Classification: City
Located in: Mississippi (MS)
Total Population (2000): 44779
Total Housing Units (2000): 19258
Land Area (square meters): 127581037
Water Area (square meters): 1058372
Land Area (square miles): 49.259316
Water Area (square miles): 0.40864
Latitude (decimal degrees): 31.315974
Longitude (decimal degrees): -89.308658
FIPS Code: 28
Place FIPS Code: 31020