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Ranlo, North Carolina
Town · Population 4,756 · #157 in North Carolina
About Ranlo
Set in the western part of North Carolina, Ranlo is a small town with an estimated population of 4,756.
Ranlo holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,309 residents per square mile.
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North Carolina news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Ranlo Unique
- The only place in America named Ranlo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ranlo
- Golden Corral — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)4,756
Rank in state#157 of 549
Land area2.06 sq mi
Density2,309/sq mi
Coordinates35.2899, -81.1291
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now76°F
ConditionsChance Light Rain
Wind8 mph
Source: National Weather Service