Where is Belmont, North Carolina, USA?

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Where is Belmont Located? - Belmont is a city located in the Belknap County of North Carolina, United States. Belmont lies between 40.4128551 Degrees North latitudes and 74.307282 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Belmont, North Carolina

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Where is Belmont Located?

Belmont is a city located in the Belknap County of North Carolina, United States. Belmont lies between 40.4128551 Degrees North latitudes and 74.307282 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Belmont city is 15010 people and the city has a total area of 12.11 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Belmont, North Carolina Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBelmont
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
State CapitalRaleigh
CountryUnited States
US RegionSouth
Latitude35.2429°N
Longitude81.0373°W
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Land Area12.1 sq mi
Water Area0.3 sq mi
Total Area12.4 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)15,471
Population DensityApproximately 1,279 per sq mi
ZIP Code28012
Area Code704, 980
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code37-05220
Congressional DistrictNorth Carolina's 14th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Belmont, North Carolina

  • Mount Holly, North Carolina - 3 mi North
  • Cramerton, North Carolina - 4 mi West
  • Gastonia, North Carolina - 10 mi West
  • Charlotte, North Carolina - 13 mi East
  • Ranlo, North Carolina - 12 mi West
  • Lowell, North Carolina - 9 mi Northwest
  • McAdenville, North Carolina - 8 mi West
  • Pineville, North Carolina - 18 mi Southeast
  • Huntersville, North Carolina - 19 mi Northeast
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina - 25 mi South

Belmont, North Carolina Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January52313.7
April73483.2
July90704.0
October74503.3
Annual725043.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHumid Subtropical (Köppen Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 44 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 218 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskModerate - Thunderstorms, occasional tropical systems and isolated tornadoes
SnowfallApproximately 4 inches annually

Driving Distances from Belmont, North Carolina

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Mount HollyNorth Carolina37 min
CramertonNorth Carolina48 min
McAdenvilleNorth Carolina812 min
LowellNorth Carolina915 min
GastoniaNorth Carolina1018 min
CharlotteNorth Carolina1320 min
RanloNorth Carolina1218 min
PinevilleNorth Carolina1828 min
HuntersvilleNorth Carolina1928 min
Rock HillSouth Carolina2535 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Belmont, North Carolina

TransportationDetails
Airport NameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA CodeCLT
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 85, U.S. Highway 29/74, NC Highway 7, NC Highway 273
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Charlotte
Local Bus/Transit ServiceGaston County Transit and Charlotte Area Transit System (nearby)
  • Interstate 85 - Primary interstate connecting Belmont with Charlotte, Gastonia, Greensboro and Atlanta.
  • U.S. Highway 29/74 - Major corridor linking Belmont with western Gaston County and central Charlotte.
  • North Carolina Highway 7 - Connects Belmont with Cramerton, McAdenville and surrounding communities.
  • North Carolina Highway 273 - Provides access to Mount Holly, Interstate 85 and local commercial districts.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Belmont, North Carolina

LandmarkType
Daniel Stowe Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Belmont Abbey CollegeHistoric College Campus
Belmont Abbey BasilicaHistoric Church
Kevin Loftin Riverfront ParkRiverfront Park
Stowe ParkCity Park
Rocky Branch ParkNature Park
Catawba River GreenwayWalking and Cycling Trail
U.S. National Whitewater CenterOutdoor Recreation Center
Belmont Historic DowntownHistoric District
Goat Island ParkRiverside Park

Colleges and Universities in Belmont, North Carolina

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Belmont Abbey CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and Catholic education
Gaston CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
University of North Carolina at CharlottePublicUniversityEngineering and research
Johnson C. Smith UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and business
Queens University of CharlottePrivateUniversityBusiness and health sciences
Central Piedmont Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce education

Waterbodies in Belmont, North Carolina

Catawba River, Lake Wylie, South Fork Catawba River, Mountain Island Lake, Dutchmans Creek, Long Creek, Crowders Creek, Kevin Loftin Riverfront shoreline, Gar Creek, Beaver Dam Creek.

Golf Courses in Belmont, North Carolina

Gaston Country Club, Cramer Mountain Club, Charles T. Myers Golf Course, Carolina Lakes Golf Club, Springfield Golf Club, Verdict Ridge Golf & Country Club, Highland Creek Golf Club, Pine Island Country Club.

Belmont, North Carolina - Key Historical Facts

  • Belmont was incorporated in 1895 and developed as a thriving textile manufacturing community along the Catawba River.
  • The establishment of Belmont Abbey College in the late nineteenth century helped shape the city's educational and cultural identity.
  • Textile mills powered much of the local economy throughout the twentieth century, attracting workers and supporting steady population growth.
  • The city's historic downtown preserves many early commercial buildings that reflect Belmont's industrial heritage.
  • Its location near Charlotte has encouraged residential, commercial and economic expansion while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.
  • Today, Belmont is known for its vibrant downtown, riverfront parks, historic landmarks and convenient access to the Charlotte metropolitan area.

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