Calabash North Carolina Map

About Calabash, North Carolina

Calabash is a locality in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,377. The population density is 126.9 people per km². Calabash is located at 33.8907°N, 78.5683°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28468.

Calabash rests on the gentle, low-lying terrain of coastal North Carolina, its character shaped by the slow, meandering flow of Calabash Creek. It lies 2.9 miles east-northeast of Little River, SC (from Little River, SC: bearing 65°T), and is situated 8.2 miles northeast of North Myrtle Beach. This waterway, a vital artery, threads its way through the landscape, its waters reflecting the muted greens of marsh grasses and the pale, often overcast sky. The air here carries a perpetual dampness, a subtle reminder of the Atlantic Ocean’s proximity, just a few miles east, and the constant, almost imperceptible breath of the sea that influences the very texture of the soil and the way light falls on the weathered clapboard buildings. Though not directly on the coast, the influence is palpable, a sense of being on the edge of something larger, where the land surrenders to the vastness of the water. The nearby Mink Island, a low-slung presence on the horizon, adds to this feeling of being part of a coastal ecosystem, a place where fresh and saltwater mingle and the tides dictate a subtle, enduring rhythm. The economic heartbeat of Calabash has long been tied to the bounty of its surrounding waters, a tradition that continues to define its identity. For generations, fishermen have navigated the Calabash Creek and ventured toward the Atlantic Ocean, their livelihoods dependent on the ebb and flow of the tides and the rich seafood that thrives in this environment. This heritage is evident in the numerous seafood restaurants that dot the landscape, their menus a celebration of the day's catch, drawing visitors from far and wide. The town itself, a compact collection of neighborhoods, feels unhurried, its pace set by the natural cycles rather than the demands of a bustling metropolis. Even the nearby Calabash Town Park, a small green space, offers a quiet reprieve, a place where the local flora thrives under the watchful gaze of the coastal sun, a small but significant natural feature for the residents of Calabash.

About This Calabash Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Calabash, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.890728, -78.568345. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Calabash and Brunswick County.

Detailed location data for Calabash includes the ZIP code (28467), telephone area code (910), county seat of Brunswick County (Bolivia), and school district assignment (Brunswick County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Calabash is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.