Sparta (Alleghany County, NC)

Around Sparta ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Mount Airy. It is located about 28 miles [45 km] to the east of Sparta. Mount Airy has a population of 10,200 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Wytheville (VA). It is located about 30 miles [ km] to the north of Sparta and has a population of 7,900 people.

For comparison, Sparta has a population of 1,700 people.

The following is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Sparta, with the nearest first.

Glade Valley
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade Valley
- Glade Valley is located in Alleghany County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glade Valley <3>
Amelia
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amelia
- Amelia is located in Alleghany County
Hooker
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooker
- Hooker is located in Alleghany County
Ennice
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennice have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennice
- Ennice is located in Alleghany County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ennice <3>
Independence
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Independence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Independence
- Independence is located in Grayson County (VA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 887 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Independence <3>
Abshers
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abshers
- Abshers is located in Wilkes County
Piney Creek
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
- Piney Creek is located in Alleghany County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Creek <3>
Baywood
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywood
- Baywood is located in Grayson County (VA)
Laurel Springs
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Springs
- Laurel Springs is located in Alleghany County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Springs <3>
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- Roaring Gap
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Gap
  - Roaring Gap is located in Alleghany County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Gap <3>
- Scottville
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottville
  - Scottville is located in Alleghany County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottville <3>
- Topia
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topia
  - Topia is located in Alleghany County
- Bridle Creek
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridle Creek
  - Bridle Creek is located in Grayson County (VA)
- Moxley
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moxley
  - Moxley is located in Wilkes County
- Transou
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Transou have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Transou
  - Transou is located in Ashe County

For more communities neighboring Sparta, please visit our County-by-County Page for Sparta.

Alleghany County ...

Sparta is located in Alleghany County<4> and is the County Seat.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Alleghany County: Ashe, Surry, Wilkes & Grayson (VA).

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sparta ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Sparta.

Airports Near Sparta ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Sparta and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Sparta.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sparta ...

Looking for more information about Sparta? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Sparta. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Sparta, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sparta.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Sparta Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sparta
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sparta. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Sparta.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Alleghany, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Sparta), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.