Where is Harrisburg, North Carolina, USA?

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Where is Harrisburg Located? - Harrisburg is a city located in the Boone County of North Carolina, United States. Harrisburg lies between 40.6337136 Degrees North latitudes and 74.4073736 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Harrisburg, North Carolina

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Where is Harrisburg?: The Google Map showing the location of Harrisburg in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Where is Harrisburg Located?

Harrisburg is a city located in the Boone County of North Carolina, United States. Harrisburg lies between 40.6337136 Degrees North latitudes and 74.4073736 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Harrisburg city is 18967 people and the city has a total area of 11.28 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Harrisburg, North Carolina Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
TownHarrisburg
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
State CapitalRaleigh
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude35.3238°N
Longitude80.6553°W
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Land Area11.95 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area11.97 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)18,967 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 1,587 per sq mi
ZIP Code28075
Area Code704, 980
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code37-29000
Congressional DistrictNorth Carolina's 8th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Harrisburg, North Carolina

  • Charlotte, North Carolina — 13 mi Southwest
  • Concord, North Carolina — 9 mi Northeast
  • Mint Hill, North Carolina — 8 mi South
  • Kannapolis, North Carolina — 15 mi North
  • Midland, North Carolina — 10 mi East
  • Locust, North Carolina — 19 mi East
  • Huntersville, North Carolina — 20 mi Northwest
  • Matthews, North Carolina — 14 mi South
  • Indian Trail, North Carolina — 17 mi Southeast
  • Albemarle, North Carolina — 31 mi East

Driving Distances from Harrisburg, North Carolina

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ConcordNorth Carolina915 minutes
CharlotteNorth Carolina1320 minutes
Mint HillNorth Carolina815 minutes
KannapolisNorth Carolina1525 minutes
MatthewsNorth Carolina1425 minutes
HuntersvilleNorth Carolina2030 minutes
Indian TrailNorth Carolina1730 minutes
LocustNorth Carolina1930 minutes
AlbemarleNorth Carolina3140 minutes
GreensboroNorth Carolina821 hour 30 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Harrisburg, North Carolina

TransportationDetails
Airport NameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA CodeCLT
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 485 (nearby), North Carolina Highway 49, North Carolina Highway Harrisburg Road, US Route 29 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Charlotte
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCharlotte Area Transit System (nearby) and Cabarrus County transportation services
  • North Carolina Highway 49 is the primary route connecting Harrisburg with Charlotte and Concord.
  • Interstate 485 provides quick access to Charlotte's outer beltway, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and regional employment centers.
  • Nearby U.S. Route 29 connects the town with Kannapolis, Salisbury, and metropolitan Charlotte.
  • Charlotte Amtrak Station offers passenger rail service to destinations throughout the Southeast and East Coast.
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport, about 25 miles away, provides extensive domestic and international air service.

What are top Places to Visit in Harrisburg, North Carolina

Landmark NameType
Harrisburg ParkCommunity Park
Pharr Mill ParkHistoric Park
Rocky River GreenwayNature Trail
Frank Liske ParkRegional Park
Charlotte Motor SpeedwayMotorsports Venue
Reed Gold Mine State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Concord MillsShopping & Entertainment Center
UNC Charlotte Botanical GardensBotanical Garden
SEA LIFE Charlotte-ConcordAquarium
Great Wolf Lodge ConcordIndoor Water Park Resort

Colleges and Universities in Harrisburg, North Carolina

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
University of North Carolina at CharlottePublicUniversityResearch university with engineering, business, and health sciences programs
Cabarrus College of Health SciencesPrivateCollegeNursing and allied health education
Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training, technical education, and transfer programs
Pfeiffer University – Charlotte CampusPrivateUniversityGraduate and professional degree programs
Cabarrus County SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Harrisburg and surrounding communities

Waterbodies in Harrisburg, North Carolina

Rocky River, Coddle Creek Reservoir, Back Creek, Reedy Creek, Mallard Creek, Irish Buffalo Creek, Mountain Island Lake, Lake Norman, Lake Concord, Clarke Creek

Golf Courses in Harrisburg, North Carolina

Rocky River Golf Club, Highland Creek Golf Club, Cabarrus Country Club, Skybrook Golf Club, Tradition Golf Club, Emerald Lake Golf Club, The Divide Golf Club, Charlotte National Golf Club

Harrisburg, North Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Harrisburg was established in the mid-nineteenth century as a small farming community in western Cabarrus County.
  • The town remained primarily agricultural until the rapid expansion of the Charlotte metropolitan area during the late twentieth century.
  • Residential development accelerated after improvements to regional highways and growing employment opportunities in Charlotte and Concord.
  • Harrisburg officially incorporated in 1973 and has since developed into one of the fastest-growing communities in Cabarrus County.
  • Today, Harrisburg is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, community parks, and convenient access to the greater Charlotte region.

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