Gastonia
A community guide to Gastonia in North Carolina, the United States.
- Population
- 80,411 residents
- Region
- North Carolina
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 35.2621, -81.1873
Getting there
Reaching Gastonia typically involves the regional road network of North Carolina or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Gastonia to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of North Carolina. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Gastonia.
Overview
Gastonia is a populated place in North Carolina, the United States. The community supports 80,411 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of North Carolina. Its position within the broader regional network gives Gastonia a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Gastonia sits at approximate coordinates 35.2621 latitude and -81.1873 longitude within North Carolina. The terrain and natural features around Gastonia reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider North Carolina road network providing the principal routes in and out.