Jackson, Mississippi

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Jackson, Mississippi

Name

Jackson, Mississippi

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Jackson is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is situated on the Pearl River in the Deep South region. The city was founded in 1821 and named in honor of General Andrew Jackson.

Statistics

Area

293.27 km²

Population

153,701

Location