Altapass

Altapass is a hamlet in , , and has an elevation of 2,743 feet. Altapass is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland.

Town
Photo: Kubigula, Public domain.
is the largest town in , , United States. The population was 2,194 at the 2020 census. The Mining District is one of the only places in the world where high-purity quartz can be found. is situated 3 miles northwest of Altapass.

Hamlet
Photo: Kubigula, Public domain.
is an unincorporated community in and counties of , United States. It is located along North Carolina Highway 226A off the , directly north of and south of . is situated 5 miles southwest of Altapass.

Altapass

Latitude
35.89346° or 35° 53′ 36″ north
Longitude
-82.01789° or 82° 1′ 4″ west
Elevation
2,743 feet (836 metres)
United Nations Location Code
US PSQ
Open location code
867VVXVJ+9R
Open­Street­Map ID
node 154061794
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4452540
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