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
The Convention Center in Downtown Natchez
Flag of Natchez, Mississippi
Motto(s): 
"On the Mighty Mississippi"
Interactive map of Natchez
Coordinates: 31°33′16″N 91°23′15″W
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyAdams
Founded1716 as Fort Rosalie, renamed by 1730
Louisiana (New France)
Establishedc. 1790 as the capital of the Natchez District
Spanish West Florida
Incorporated1800s
Government
  MayorDan Gibson
Area
  Total16.41 sq mi (42.49 km2)
  Land15.81 sq mi (40.96 km2)
  Water0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
Elevation
217 ft (66 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total14,520
  Density918.12/sq mi (354.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
39120-39122
Area code(s)601
FIPS code28-50440
GNIS feature ID0691586
WebsiteCity of Natchez

Transportation

Future Interstates

NumberHighway
14I-14

Suburbs

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

Incorporated

Unincorporated

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.

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