Information on Granite Falls, Caldwell County
The Town of Granite Falls is located in the state of North Carolina, in Caldwell County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Granite Falls Town HALL, Caldwell County
| Granite Falls Town Hall's address | Granite Falls Granite Falls Municipal Building 30 Park Sq, PO Drawer10 Granite Falls, NC 28630 United States | |
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| Phone number of Granite Falls Town Hall | +1 828-396-3131 | |
| Granite Falls, NC email | Not available | |
| Granite Falls official website | granitefallsnc.com | |
| Mayor of Granite Falls | Barry Hayes | |
| Caldwell County, North Carolina: Vital Records | Granite Falls vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your North Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Granite Falls
What county is Granite Falls NC in?Granite Falls, NC is located in Caldwell County |
Where is Granite Falls, North Carolina ?Granite Falls is in Caldwell County. Situated in the western part of the state of North Carolina, USA, it lies near the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is approximately 65 miles northwest of Charlotte and about 75 miles southwest of the state's capital, Raleigh. |
Granite Falls administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell - other counties in North Carolina |
Demography of Granite Falls
| Name of Granite Falls inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 4 612 inhabitants | 116 / 4 639 | ||
| Population density in Granite Falls | 904,2 pop/sq mi (349,1 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Granite Falls, NC
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Granite Falls, NC
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| HICKORY MAIN POST OFFICE | 231 GOVERNMENT AVE SW | 8283285503 |
| VALDESE POST OFFICE | 300 RODORET ST S | 8288742812 |
| NEWTON POST OFFICE | 218 S MAIN AVE | 3369319320 |
| SUPERIOR COURT CLERK BURKE COUNTY | 201 SOUTH GREEN ST | 8284333200 |
| MORGANTON POST OFFICE | 320 SANFORD DR | 8284373484 |
| TAYLORSVILLE POST OFFICE | 220 FIRST AVE SW | 8286324209 |
| MAIDEN POST OFFICE | 512 ISLAND FORD RD | 3369319320 |
| WILKESBORO POST OFFICE | 207 W MAIN ST | 3366676241 |
| NORTH WILKESBORO USPS | 300 8TH ST | 336677121 |
| STATESVILLE POST OFFICE | 301 S OAKLAND AVE | 7048725213 |
| WATAUGA COUNTY TAX ADMINISTRATION | 274 WINKLERS CREEK ROAD | 8282682315 |
| BOONE MAIN POST OFFICE | 1544 BLOWING ROCK RD | 8282643813 |
| APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 614 HOWARD ST | 8282622246 |
| MARION POST OFFICE | 215 S MAIN ST | 8286525838 |
| TOWN OF NEWLAND | 301 CRANBERRY STREET | 8287332023 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Granite Falls
There are 3 bank branches in Granite Falls.
PNC Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Granite Falls with 1 branch offices, followed by Woodforest National Bank with 1 branch offices and then First Tennessee Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Granite Falls:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
| First Tennessee Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Granite Falls administrative numbers
| Granite Falls Town code | 3727420 |
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| Granite Falls Town postcode | 28630 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Information on Granite Falls, Caldwell County
| Cities twinned with Granite Falls | Currently, the town Granite Falls isn’t twinned |
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| Natural parks | Granite Falls isn't part of a natural park |
Toponymy and translation of Granite Falls
| Persian: گرنیت فلز | Japanese: グラニット・フォールズ | Korean: 그라니테 팔스 |
| Russian: Гранит Фолс | Chinese: 格拉尼特福尔斯 |
Transportation modes in Granite Falls
| Airport | Hickory Regional Airport 4.4 miles Foothills Regional Airport 10.6 miles Statesville Regional Airport 26.5 miles |
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Granite Falls territory
| Granite Falls area | 5,10 sq mi (13,21 km²) |
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| Granite Falls altitude | 1 135 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.7973 Longitude: -81.4243 Latitude: 35° 47' 50'' North Longitude: 81° 25' 27'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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What is Granite Falls close to?
| Nearby cities include: Rhodhiss, Sawmills, Hudson and Hildebran | ||
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| Sawmills | Sawmills | Taylorsville |
| Rhodhiss |  | Hildebran |
| Rhodhiss | Rhodhiss | Hildebran |
| Rhodhiss 2.2 miles | Sawmills 3.3 miles | Hudson 4.9 miles |
| Hildebran 5.5 miles | Long View 5.6 miles | Rutherford College 6.6 miles |
| Hickory 6.8 miles | Cajah's Mountain 7.2 miles | Valdese 8.8 miles |
| Lenoir 9.5 miles | Cedar Rock 10.3 miles | Drexel 10.7 miles |
| Gamewell 10.8 miles | Conover 13 miles | Newton 14.3 miles |
| Morganton 16 miles | Taylorsville 16.2 miles | Claremont 16.3 miles |
| Maiden 18.4 miles | Glen Alpine 20.7 miles | Catawba 21 miles |
Distance between Granite Falls and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2090 miles | Houston : 911 miles | Philadelphia : 450 miles |
| Phoenix : 1744 miles | San Antonio : 1086 miles | San Diego : 2040 miles |
| Dallas : 900 miles | San Jose : 2230 miles | Jacksonville : 378 miles |
| Indianapolis : 377 miles | San Francisco : 2291 miles | Austin : 1019 miles |
| Columbus : 302 miles | Fort Worth : 933 miles | Charlotte : 53 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Granite Falls, NC
Elementary schools in Granite Falls
Baton Elementary
District of Caldwell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 430
Dudley Shoals Elementary
District of Caldwell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 480
Granite Falls Elementary
District of Caldwell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 603
Sawmills Elementary
District of Caldwell County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 384
Middle schools in Granite Falls
Granite Falls Middle
District of Caldwell County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 603
Alternative schools in Granite Falls
Gateway School
District of Caldwell County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 49
Leisure and activities in Granite Falls surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Hampton Heights Golf Course to Hickory 5.3 miles | Oliver's Golf Club & Tavern to Hickory 5.7 miles |
| Henry River Golf Course to Hickory 7.5 miles | Lenoir Golf Course to Lenoir 9.7 miles |
| D.T. Golf to Newton 10.9 miles | Catawba Country Club to Newton 12 miles |
| Brushy Mountain Country Club to Taylorsville 13.8 miles | Rock Barn Golf and Spa - Jackson Course to Conover 14.2 miles |
| Rock Barn Golf and Spa - Jones Course to Conover 14.7 miles | |