Burgaw, NC
- Elevation
- 48 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Burgaw offers classic small-town living about 25 miles north of Wilmington in southeastern North Carolina. With around 3,000 residents, the community revolves around a picturesque downtown featuring a historic courthouse square and a restored train depot. Quick access to Interstate 40 makes commuting to Wilmington for work, shopping, or beach trips straightforward, while keeping everyday life relaxed and quiet.
Families have convenient access to neighborhood schools, local parks, and a satellite campus for Cape Fear Community College. The town is known for its welcoming atmosphere and local pride, best seen when neighbors gather downtown for the annual North Carolina Blueberry Festival. While you will experience typical coastal summer heat and humidity, you get a tight-knit community surrounded by scenic farmland and a refreshingly calm pace of life.
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