Mississippi
Mississippi is a southern state bordered by Tennessee in the north, Alabama in the east, the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana in the south, and Louisiana and Arkansas in the west. The Mississippi River forms its western border. It is the 32nd largest and 34th most populous of the 50 U.S. states, with a population of 2,976,149 (in 2019). Its capital and biggest city is Jackson and its governor is Tate Reeves.
The state has received the nickname of "Magnolia State" in honor of the magnolia trees that grow there, but its name "Mississipi" meaning "big river" comes from the Ojibwe language.
People have lived on the land for at least 12,000 years. Native Americans have lived on the land for thousands of years. On December 10, 1817, Mississippi became the 20th state admitted to the Union. By 1860, Mississipi was the nation's top cotton-producing state and enslaved persons accounted for 55% of the state population.
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot and humid summers, and short, mild winters. Temperatures average about 81°F (27°C) in July and about 42°F (6°C) in January. Forests cover about 65 percent of the state, and so are one of its major resources.
While Mississippi has been especially known for its music and literature, (Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo), it is also known for the USA International Ballet Competition, which is held every four years. This ballet competition attracts the most talented young dancers from around the world, and The Magnolia Independent Film Festival is the first and oldest in the state.
If you want information about your city in Mississippi, click on the Mississippi city names or Mississippi town names below:
Complete List of Cities in Mississippi
MAGEE
Magee is a City in Simpson county with -5 000 inhabitants.
MAGNOLIA
Magnolia is a City in Pike county with -2 500 inhabitants.
MANTACHIE
Mantachie is a City in Itawamba county with -1 500 inhabitants.
MANTEE
Mantee is a Village in Webster county with -500 inhabitants.
MARIETTA
Marietta is a Town in Prentiss county with -500 inhabitants.
MARION
Marion is a Town in Lauderdale county with -1 500 inhabitants.
MARKS
Marks is a City in Quitman county with -2 000 inhabitants.
MATHISTON
Mathiston is a Town in Webster county with -1 000 inhabitants.
MAYERSVILLE
Mayersville is a Town in Issaquena county with -1 000 inhabitants.
MCCOMB
McComb is a City in Pike county with -15 000 inhabitants.
MCCOOL
McCool is a Town in Attala county with -500 inhabitants.
MCLAIN
McLain is a Town in Greene county with -1 000 inhabitants.
MEADVILLE
Meadville is a Town in Franklin county with -1 000 inhabitants.
MENDENHALL
Mendenhall is a City in Simpson county with -3 000 inhabitants.
MERIDIAN
Meridian is a City in Lauderdale county with -40 000 inhabitants.
MERIGOLD
Merigold is a Town in Bolivar county with -1 000 inhabitants.
METCALFE
Metcalfe is a Town in Washington county with -1 500 inhabitants.
MIZE
Mize is a City in Smith county with -500 inhabitants.
MONTICELLO
Monticello is a Town in Lawrence county with -2 000 inhabitants.
MONTROSE
Montrose is a Town in Jasper county with -500 inhabitants.
MOORHEAD
Moorhead is a City in Sunflower county with -3 000 inhabitants.
MORGAN CITY
Morgan City is a Town in Leflore county with -500 inhabitants.
MORTON
Morton is a City in Scott county with -4 000 inhabitants.
MOSS POINT
Moss Point is a City in Jackson county with -20 000 inhabitants.
MOUND BAYOU
Mound Bayou is a City in Bolivar county with -2 500 inhabitants.
MOUNT OLIVE
Mount Olive is a Town in Covington county with -1 000 inhabitants.
MYRTLE
Myrtle is a Town in Union county with -500 inhabitants.
NATCHEZ
Natchez is a City in Adams county with -20 000 inhabitants.
NETTLETON
Nettleton is a Town in Monroe county with -2 000 inhabitants.
NEW ALBANY
New Albany is a City in Union county with -10 000 inhabitants.