Information on Highlands, Macon County
The Town of Highlands is located in the state of North Carolina, in Macon County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Highlands Town HALL, Macon County
| Highlands Town Hall's address | Highlands Highlands Municipal Building 210 N Fourth St, PO Box 460 Highlands, NC 28741-0460 United States | |
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| Phone number of Highlands Town Hall | +1 828-526-2118 | |
| Highlands, NC email | Not available | |
| Highlands official website | highlandsnc.org | |
| Mayor of Highlands | David Wilkes | |
| Macon County, North Carolina: Vital Records | Highlands vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your North Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Highlands
What county is Highlands NC in?Highlands, NC is located in Macon County |
Where is Highlands, North Carolina ?Highlands is situated within Macon and Jackson Counties in the southwestern part of North Carolina, United States. Geographically, it lies in the Appalachian Mountains. It is located approximately 75 miles southwest of Asheville and about 120 miles northeast of Atlanta, near the Georgia and South Carolina borders. |
Highlands administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon - other counties in North Carolina |
Demography of Highlands
| Name of Highlands inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 909 inhabitants | 316 / 7 502 | ||
| Population density in Highlands | 147,7 pop/sq mi (57,0 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Highlands, NC
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Highlands, NC
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| MACON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 5 WEST MAIN ST | 8283497200 |
| RABUN COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 25 COURTHOUSE SQUARE | 7067823615 |
| WALHALLA POST OFFICE | 208 W NORTH BROAD STREET | 8646383523 |
| JACKSON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 401 GRINDSTAFF COVE ROAD | 8286316400 |
| SENECA POST OFFICE | 508 E MAIN ST | 8648828422 |
| PICKENS POST OFFICE | 110 JOHNSON ST | 8648789513 |
| HAYWOOD CO JUSTICE CENTER - CLERK OF SUPERIOR CT | 285 N. MAIN ST | 8284546503 |
| TOWNS COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 48 RIVER STREET SUITE E | 7068962130 |
| CENTRAL POST OFFICE | 1205 W MAIN ST | 8646392814 |
| TOCCOA POST OFFICE | 41 FALLS RD, SUITE 101 | 7068864058 |
| STEPHENS COUNTY CLERK OF COURT | 70 N ALEXANDER ST | 7068869496 |
| CLEMSON POST OFFICE | 519 COLLEGE AVE | 8646542531 |
| HABERSHAM CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT | 295 LLEWELLYN ST | 7068390300 |
| EASLEY POST OFFICE | 810 SOUTH PENDLETON STREET | 8648599411 |
| CLERK OF COURT GRAHAM COUNTY | 12 N MAIN ST | 8284797000 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Highlands
There are 3 bank branches in Highlands.
Bank of America, National Association is the most popular bank in Highlands with 1 branch offices, followed by Entegra Bank with 1 branch offices and then Regions Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Highlands:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Entegra Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Highlands administrative numbers
| Highlands Town code | 3731360 |
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| Highlands Town postcode | 28741 |
Transportation modes in Highlands
| Airport | Oconee County Regional Airport 31.8 miles Toccoa Airport 32.4 miles Pickens County Airport 32.7 miles |
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Highlands territory
| Highlands area | 6,15 sq mi (15,94 km²) |
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| Highlands altitude | 3 852 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.0538 Longitude: -83.1976 Latitude: 35° 3' 14'' North Longitude: 83° 11' 51'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Highlands | Currently, the town Highlands isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Highlands |
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| Natural parks | Highlands isn't part of a natural park |
What is Highlands close to?
| Nearby cities include: Sky Valley, Dillard, Franklin and Mountain City | ||
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| Franklin | Franklin | Forest Hills |
| Sky Valley |  | Forest Hills |
| Sky Valley | Sky Valley | Salem |
| Sky Valley 8.7 miles | Dillard 11.7 miles | Franklin 13.7 miles |
| Mountain City 13.9 miles | Forest Hills 16.7 miles | Clayton 16.8 miles |
| Salem 17.1 miles | Tiger 19.6 miles | Webster 20.5 miles |
| Walhalla 21.3 miles | Dillsboro 22.1 miles | Sylva 22.3 miles |
| Rosman 22.3 miles | West Union 22.4 miles | Tallulah Falls 25.2 miles |
| Westminster 27.5 miles | Six Mile 27.6 miles | Seneca 29 miles |
| Fairview 29.2 miles | Bryson City 29.4 miles | Brevard 29.7 miles |
Distance between Highlands and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1998 miles | Houston : 799 miles | Philadelphia : 559 miles |
| Phoenix : 1648 miles | San Antonio : 975 miles | San Diego : 1945 miles |
| Dallas : 794 miles | San Jose : 2148 miles | Jacksonville : 338 miles |
| Indianapolis : 365 miles | San Francisco : 2210 miles | Austin : 908 miles |
| Columbus : 341 miles | Fort Worth : 827 miles | Charlotte : 134 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Highlands, NC
Alternative schools in Highlands
Highlands School
District of Macon County SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 313
Leisure and activities in Highlands surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Highlands Falls Golf Course | Highlands Country Club |
| Wildcat Cliffs Country Club | Cullasaja Club |
| Sky Valley Resort to Sky Valley 8.5 miles | Franklin Golf Course to Franklin 13.8 miles |
| Kingwood Golf Club & Resort to Clayton 16.6 miles | Keowee Falls Golf Course at The Cliffs to Salem 17.2 miles |
| Falcon's Lair Golf Course to Walhalla 18.3 miles | |
Other information on the Town of Highlands
| Nuclear power plant | Oconee Nuclear Station 40 mile |
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