Genoa Ohio Map

About Genoa, Ohio

Genoa is a locality in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,872. The population density is 396.8 people per km². Genoa is located at 41.5181°N, 83.3591°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43430.

Genoa rests in the broad, fertile embrace of Ottawa County, where the land unfurls in a gentle, agricultural sweep towards the distant, shimmering edge of Lake Erie. It lies 14.1 miles east of Perrysburg, OH (from Perrysburg, OH: bearing 101°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-east of Northwood. The sky here is a vast canvas, often painted with the soft grays of approaching rain or the brilliant, almost blinding white of midday sun reflecting off the flat fields. Roads, straight as an arrow, dissect the landscape, connecting farmsteads whose silos stand like stoic sentinels against the horizon. The air, especially in late summer, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of ripening corn and soybeans, a scent that clings to everything and speaks of the land's enduring bounty. Genoa's story is deeply entwined with the rich soil and the waterways that have shaped its past. Founded by settlers drawn to the agricultural promise of the region, the town grew into a vital hub for the surrounding farms, its economy historically anchored in the processing and transport of crops. The nearby Portage River, a quiet ribbon of water, has witnessed generations of change, from the early days of steamboats to its present role as a picturesque backdrop for local life. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the spirit of Genoa also reflects a resilience, a quiet determination to thrive in a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of the day.

About This Genoa Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Genoa, Ohio 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 Genoa and Ottawa County.

Detailed location data for Genoa includes the ZIP code (44646), telephone area code (330, 614), county seat of Ottawa County (Port Clinton), and school district assignment (Genoa Area Local 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 Genoa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.