Town of Highlands, North Carolina

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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.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the town hall of Highlands at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Municipality reviews2.8 / 5 for Highlands by Cities and Towns in the United States the 9 March 2023

Highlands town HALL, Macon County

Highlands town hall's addressHighlands Highlands Municipal Building
210 N Fourth St, PO Box 460
Highlands, NC 28741-0460
United States
Phone number of Highlands town hall 828-526-2118
Highlands, NC emailNot available
Highlands official websitehighlandsnc.org
Mayor of HighlandsDavid Wilkes
Macon County: Vital Records Highlands vital records

Demographics of Highlands

Name of Highlands inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population909 inhabitants316 / 8 117
Population density in Highlands147,7 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
MACON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT5 WEST MAIN ST8283497200
RABUN COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT25 COURTHOUSE SQUARE7067823615
WALHALLA POST OFFICE208 W NORTH BROAD STREET8646383523
JACKSON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT401 GRINDSTAFF COVE ROAD8286316400
SENECA POST OFFICE508 E MAIN ST8648828422
PICKENS POST OFFICE110 JOHNSON ST8648789513
HAYWOOD CO JUSTICE CENTER - CLERK OF SUPERIOR CT285 N. MAIN ST8284546503
TOWNS COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT48 RIVER STREET SUITE E7068962130
CENTRAL POST OFFICE1205 W MAIN ST8646392814
TOCCOA POST OFFICE41 FALLS RD, SUITE 1017068864058
STEPHENS COUNTY CLERK OF COURT70 N ALEXANDER ST7068869496
CLEMSON POST OFFICE519 COLLEGE AVE8646542531
HABERSHAM CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT295 LLEWELLYN ST7068390300
EASLEY POST OFFICE810 SOUTH PENDLETON STREET8648599411
CLERK OF COURT GRAHAM COUNTY12 N MAIN ST8284797000

Highlands administrative numbers

Highlands town code3731360
Highlands town postcode28741

Highlands administrative data

Information on Highlands, Macon County

Cities twinned with HighlandsCurrently, the town Highlands isn’t twinned
Namesake of Highlands
  • Highlands, New Jersey, États-Unis
  • Highlands, New York, États-Unis
  • Highlands, British Columbia, Canada
Natural parksHighlands isn't part of a natural park

Toponymy and translation of Highlands

Persian: هایلندزJapanese: ハイランズKorean: 히글란즈
Russian: ХайлендсChinese: 海兰兹 

Transportation modes in Highlands

Airport
Oconee County Regional Airport 31.8 miles
Toccoa Airport 32.4 miles
Pickens County Airport 32.7 miles

Highlands territory

Highlands area6,15 sq mi (15,94 km²)
Highlands altitude3 852 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 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
Local time

Highlands neighbouring towns and cities

Highlands neighbouring municipalities
FranklinFranklinForest Hills
Sky ValleyNeighbouring townsForest Hills
Sky ValleySky ValleySalem
Highlands neighbouring municipalities
Sky Valley 8.7 milesDillard 11.7 milesFranklin 13.7 miles
Mountain City 13.9 milesForest Hills 16.7 milesClayton 16.8 miles
Salem 17.1 milesTiger 19.6 milesWebster 20.5 miles
Walhalla 21.3 milesDillsboro 22.1 milesSylva 22.3 miles
Rosman 22.3 milesWest Union 22.4 milesTallulah Falls 25.2 miles
Westminster 27.5 milesSix Mile 27.6 milesSeneca 29 miles
Fairview 29.2 milesBryson City 29.4 milesBrevard 29.7 miles

Distance between Highlands and other main cities and towns

New York City : 637 milesLos Angeles : 1998 milesChicago : 528 miles
Houston : 799 milesPhiladelphia : 559 milesPhoenix : 1648 miles
San Antonio : 975 milesSan Diego : 1945 milesDallas : 794 miles
San Jose : 2148 milesJacksonville : 338 miles closestIndianapolis : 365 miles
San Francisco : 2210 milesAustin : 908 milesColumbus : 341 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Highlands, NC

Alternative schools in Highlands

Highlands School

District of Macon County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 313

Schools near Highlands

Hotel offers in Highlands

Leisure and activities in Highlands surrounding area

Golf course
Highlands Falls Golf CourseHighlands Country Club
Wildcat Cliffs Country ClubCullasaja 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 plantOconee Nuclear Station 40 mile