Gulfport, Mississippi

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Gulfport, Mississippi

Name

Gulfport, Mississippi

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Gulfport is a port city in Mississippi, serving as a co-county seat of Harrison County. Founded in 1887 as a railroad terminus, it grew into a major lumber export hub before transitioning to tourism. The city is located along the Mississippi Sound on the Gulf Coast.

Statistics

Area

144.08 km²

Population

72,926

Location