Selma, Alabama
Selma is a city in and the county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States, located on the banks of the Alabama River. The population was 20,512 at the 2000 census. The city is best known for the Selma to Montgomery marches, three civil rights marches that began in the city.
Selma, Alabama | |
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 Location in Dallas County and the state of Alabama | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | George Evans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.5 sq mi (37.4 km2) |
| • Land | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 20,512 |
| • Density | 1,414.6/sq mi (548.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 36701-36703 |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-69120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0163940 |
Notable residents
- Jeff Sessions, U.S. Senator
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