Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez is the county seat and the only incorporated city of Adams County in the state of Mississippi.

Natchez, Mississippi
City of Natchez
The Convention Center in Downtown Natchez
Motto(s): 
"On the Mighty Mississippi"
Location of Natchez in Adams County
Coordinates: 31°33′16″N 91°23′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyAdams
Founded1716 as Fort Rosalie, renamed by 1730
Incorporated1800s
Government
  Mayor ElectButch Brown
Area
  Total13.9 sq mi (35.9 km2)
  Land13.2 sq mi (34.2 km2)
  Water0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2)
Elevation
217 ft (66 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total15,792
  Density1,197/sq mi (462.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
39120-39122
Area code(s)601
FIPS code28-50440
GNIS feature ID0691586
Websitecityofnatchez.net

Transportation

Future Interstates

NumberHighway
14I-14

Suburbs

Natchez's surrounding communities (collectively known as the "Miss-Lou") include:

Incorporated

Unincorporated

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