Weldon North Carolina Map

About Weldon, North Carolina

Weldon is a locality in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,642. The population density is 201.5 people per km². Weldon is located at 36.4271°N, 77.5955°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27890.

Weldon rests where the Roanoke River, a broad, slow-moving artery, begins its final, generous sweep towards the Atlantic. It lies 35.5 miles north-north-east of Rocky Mount, NC (from Rocky Mount, NC: bearing 18°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south-east of Roanoke Rapids. The land here is a gentle, fertile plain, softened by the humid breath of the North Carolina Piedmont, where the sky often hangs a pale, washed blue, broken by the occasional drift of cumulus clouds. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves whispering secrets to the warm, persistent breeze. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil, pine needles, and the distant, sweet scent of ripening crops, a constant reminder of the deep, nurturing earth that defines Weldon. This place, Weldon, has long been a nexus of commerce and transit, its very character shaped by the powerful flow of the Roanoke. Historically, it was a vital port, a place where goods were transferred from riverboats to overland routes, a bustling hub that echoed with the shouts of stevedores and the creak of wagon wheels. This legacy of trade still hums beneath the surface, evident in the quiet industry that sustains the community, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, the fields stretching out in neat, verdant rows under the expansive sky. Yet, it is the river that truly anchors Weldon, a constant presence, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the seasons and the enduring spirit of the people who call this fertile river valley home.

About This Weldon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Weldon, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Weldon and Halifax County.

Detailed location data for Weldon includes the ZIP code (27890), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Halifax County (Halifax), and school district assignment (Weldon City Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Weldon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.