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
NEW AUGUSTA
New Augusta is a Town in Perry county with -1 000 inhabitants.
NEW HEBRON
New Hebron is a Town in Lawrence county with -500 inhabitants.
NEW HOULKA
New Houlka is a Town in Chickasaw county with -1 000 inhabitants.
NEWTON
Newton is a City in Newton county with -4 000 inhabitants.
NORTH CARROLLTON
North Carrollton is a Town in Carroll county with -500 inhabitants.
NOXAPATER
Noxapater is a Town in Winston county with -500 inhabitants.
OAKLAND
Oakland is a Town in Yalobusha county with -1 000 inhabitants.
OCEAN SPRINGS
Ocean Springs is a City in Jackson county with -20 000 inhabitants.
OKOLONA
Okolona is a City in Chickasaw county with -4 000 inhabitants.
OLIVE BRANCH
Olive Branch is a City in DeSoto county with -30 000 inhabitants.
OSYKA
Osyka is a Town in Pike county with -500 inhabitants.
OXFORD
Oxford is a City in Lafayette county with -15 000 inhabitants.
PACE
Pace is a Town in Bolivar county with -500 inhabitants.
PACHUTA
Pachuta is a Town in Clarke county with -500 inhabitants.
PADEN
Paden is a Village in Tishomingo county with -500 inhabitants.
PASCAGOULA
Pascagoula is a City in Jackson county with -30 000 inhabitants.
PASS CHRISTIAN
Pass Christian is a City in Harrison county with -10 000 inhabitants.
PEARL
Pearl is a City in Rankin county with -30 000 inhabitants.
PELAHATCHIE
Pelahatchie is a Town in Rankin county with -1 500 inhabitants.
PETAL
Petal is a City in Forrest county with -10 000 inhabitants.
PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia is a City in Neshoba county with -10 000 inhabitants.
PICAYUNE
Picayune is a City in Pearl River county with -15 000 inhabitants.
PICKENS
Pickens is a Town in Holmes county with -1 500 inhabitants.
PITTSBORO
Pittsboro is a Village in Calhoun county with -500 inhabitants.
PLANTERSVILLE
Plantersville is a City in Lee county with -1 500 inhabitants.
POLKVILLE
Polkville is a Village in Smith county with -500 inhabitants.
PONTOTOC
Pontotoc is a City in Pontotoc county with -10 000 inhabitants.
POPE
Pope is a City in Panola county with -500 inhabitants.
POPLARVILLE
Poplarville is a City in Pearl River county with -3 000 inhabitants.
PORT GIBSON
Port Gibson is a City in Claiborne county with -2 000 inhabitants.