Aurora Ohio Map

About Aurora, Ohio

Aurora is a locality in Portage County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 17,581. The population density is 293.0 people per km². Aurora is located at 41.3176°N, 81.3454°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44202.

Aurora unfurls its quiet charm across a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and ice. It lies 11.3 miles north of Kent, OH (from Kent, OH: bearing 3°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-east of Solon. Rolling hills, born from ancient glacial deposits, give way to broader plains that cradle the town. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a particular coolness, a whisper of the nearby Cuyahoga River and the numerous smaller streams that thread through its fields and woodlands, reflecting the deepening, bruised hues of the evening sky. Mature oaks and maples stand sentinel along the roadsides, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers, hinting at the deep roots Aurora has put down into this rich, fertile earth. The history of Aurora is etched into its agricultural past, a legacy of farms that once dominated the horizon before the town began to evolve. Its economy, once heavily reliant on the bounty of the land and early industries like quarrying, has diversified, now embracing a blend of small businesses and the conveniences of a growing suburban presence, yet it still retains a palpable connection to its rural origins. The distinctive scent of freshly cut hay can still drift in on a summer breeze, a reminder of the agricultural spirit that laid the foundation for Aurora. The presence of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with its trails and natural beauty, acts as a constant, verdant counterpoint to the developing neighborhoods, offering a sanctuary of wildness and a place where the past feels close and tangible.

About This Aurora Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aurora, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.317555, -81.345386. 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 Aurora and Portage County.

Detailed location data for Aurora includes the ZIP code (44202), telephone area code (440), county seat of Portage County (Ravenna), and school district assignment (Aurora City School District). 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 Aurora is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.