
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Northwest, a city in North Carolina, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Northwest — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Northwest | |
| District / County | Brunswick County | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 769 | |
| Area | 18.14 km² (7.00 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #500 of 592 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 18 | |
| In Feet | 59 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 34.31 | |
| Longitude | -78.16 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.313° N 78.161° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 18' 47" N 78° 9' 40" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 18.78' N 78° 9.67' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Carolina Capital | 168 km North-Northwest of Raleigh | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Cooper’s Town, Bahamas (830 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:31 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:02 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York |
Northwest is a city situated in North Carolina, United States, within North America. It falls under Brunswick County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Northwest as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North Carolina
The latitude and longitude of Northwest pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 18 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Northwest on the map
Northwest runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Northwest run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Northwest exchange rates
To ring a number in Northwest from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Northwest and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Northwest ranks #500 of 592 cities in North Carolina. It lies about 168 km North-Northwest of Raleigh, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Carolina market. › Cities near Northwest
Northwest has a recorded population of approximately 769 people. That places it #500 of 592 cities with population data in North Carolina. Browse more cities in North Carolina for comparison.
Northwest spans approximately 18.14 square kilometers (7.00 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Northwest sits within Brunswick County, is part of North Carolina in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Northwest keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:31 AM and sets around 05:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Northwest price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Northwest currency page.
Northwest is about 168 km North-Northwest of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. See cities near Northwest for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Northwest lands you closest to Cooper’s Town, Bahamas, about 830 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Northwest sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.