Smithfield
A community guide to Smithfield in North Carolina, the United States.
- Population
- 11,292 residents
- Region
- North Carolina
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 35.5085, -78.3394
Geography and location
Smithfield sits at approximate coordinates 35.5085 latitude and -78.3394 longitude within North Carolina. The terrain and natural features around Smithfield 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.
Overview
Smithfield is a populated place in North Carolina, the United States. The community supports 11,292 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of North Carolina. Its position within the broader regional network gives Smithfield a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield.