Map of Alabama
The state of Alabama is located in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west.
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This map of Alabama State shows the state borders, states, state capital, county borders, counties, county seats and important cities.
County seats are indicated by a red circle, white circles indicate cities, and the capital of Alabama is indicated by a star in the red circle. The larger the city in terms of population, the larger the circle on the map and the larger the font of the city name.
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Flag of Alabama |
Capital: | Montgomery |
Largest city: | Huntsville |
Largest metropolitan area: | Greater Birmingham |
Area: | 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km2) |
Population (2020): | 5,024,279[1] |
Density: | 99.2/sq mi (38.3/km2) |
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Latitude: | 30°11' N to 35° N |
Longitude: | 84°53' W to 88°28' W |
Largest lake: | Guntersville Lake, 69,000 acres (28,000 ha) |
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Official language: |
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Religion (2014):[2] |
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Racial/ethnic groups (2020):[3] |
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Median household income (2022): | $59,609[4] |
USPS abbreviation: | AL |
ISO 3166 code: | US-AL |
Time zone: | UTC–06:00 (Central) Summer UTC–05:00 (CDT) |
The Official Website of the State of Alabama: | www.alabama.gov |
About the State of Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. The state capital of Alabama is Montgomery, the largest city is Huntsville, and the largest metropolitan area and economic center is Greater Birmingham. Alabama is the 30th largest state by area and the 24th most populous state in the country.
Alabama's geography is diverse: the northern part of the state is characterized by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, while the central and southern parts are dominated by the Gulf Coastal Plain. The state's climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.
Alabama is known for its rich history and diverse culture. The state is home to several notable landmarks, including the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, and the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham. Alabama is also known for its natural beauty, with attractions such as Gulf Shores Beaches, Little River Canyon National Wildlife Refuge, and Talladega National Forest.
Alabama has a strong economy with a gross domestic product of $211 billion dollars in 2020. The state's economy is based on industries such as aerospace, automotive, agriculture, and tourism. Major companies such as Airbus, Honda, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz are located in the state.
Alabama has a rich cultural history with significant influence from Native American tribes such as the Cherokee, Creeks, and Choctaws. The state played a significant role in the civil rights movement, with key events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Selma to Montgomery march taking place here.
Despite its economic and cultural strengths, Alabama faces challenges in areas such as education, health care, and poverty. The state has a high poverty rate, with 16.9% of the population living below the poverty line in 2020. Educational attainment in the state is also lower than the national average, with only 26.6% of adults having a bachelor's degree or higher.
Major cities in Alabama
- Huntsville
- Birmingham
- Montgomery
- Mobile
- Tuscaloosa
- Hoover
- Auburn
- Dothan
- Decatur
- Madison
- Florence
- Vestavia Hills
- Phenix City
- Prattville
- Gadsden
- Alabaster
- Northport
- Opelika
- Enterprise
- Daphne
Counties in Alabama
There are 67 counties in the U.S. state of Alabama.
List of counties in AlabamaAlabama County Map
Geography of Alabama
Alabama's geography is a diverse landscape encompassing several different regions. There are five major physiographic regions in Alabama: the Highland Rim, the Cumberland Plateau, the Ridge and Valley, the Piedmont Uplands, and the Gulf Coastal Plain.
North Alabama includes the Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau, characterized by hills and valleys. The Ridge and Valley region, located in the central part of the state, consists of parallel ridges and valleys running in a northeast-southwest direction. The Piedmont Uplands, located in eastern Alabama, are characterized by rugged terrain and are part of the larger Appalachian mountain range. South Alabama is dominated by the Gulf Coastal Plain, characterized by plains and low-lying areas that extend to the Gulf of Mexico.
Alabama's river systems significantly influence its geography. The Tennessee River flows through the northern part of the state, while the Alabama, Tombigbee, and Mobile rivers drain into the Gulf of Mexico.
Alabama's climate is classified as humid subtropical. Summers are typically hot and humid, with average temperatures reaching 80-90 °F. Winters are mild, with average low temperatures of 30-40 °F. Precipitation occurs throughout the year, with March being the wettest month. The state occasionally experiences severe weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, especially in coastal areas.
Below you will find a list of the largest lakes and the longest rivers in Alabama.
Major Rivers in Alabama
- Tennessee River - 652 mi (1,049 km)
- Chattahoochee River - 430 mi (690 km)
- Alabama River - 318 mi (512 km)
- Coosa River - 280 mi (450 km)
- Tallapoosa River - 265 mi (426 km)
- Tombigbee River - 200 mi (320 km)
- Conecuh River - 198 mi (319 km)
- Elk River - 195 mi (314 km)
- Cahaba River - 194 mi (312 km)
- Black Warrior River - 178 mi (286 km)
- Locust Fork - 158 mi (254 km)
- Pea River - 154 mi (248 km)
- Sipsey River - 145 mi (233 km)
- Choctawhatchee River - 141 mi (227 km)
- Escatawpa River - 129 mi (208 km)
- Mulberry Fork - 102 mi (164 km)
- Perdido River - 65 mi (105 km)
- Little River - 60 mi (97 km)
- Paint Rock River - 58 mi (93 km)
- Mobile River - 45 mi (72 km)
Major Lakes in Alabama
- Guntersville Lake - 108 sq mi (280 km2)
- Lake Eufaula - 71 sq mi (184 km2)
- Lake Martin - 69 sq mi (179 km2)
- Wheeler Lake - 68 sq mi (176 km2)
- Lay Lake - 48 sq mi (124 km2)
- Pickwick Lake - 43 sq mi (111 km2)
- Lewis Smith Lake - 33 sq mi (85 km2)
- Weiss Lake - 30 sq mi (78 km2)
- Logan Martin Lake - 27 sq mi (70 km2)
- Lake Wedowee - 27 sq mi (70 km2)
- Bankhead Lake - 24 sq mi (62 km2)
- Wilson Lake - 24 sq mi (62 km2)
- Lake Jordan - 18 sq mi (47 km2)
- Neely Henry Lake - 18 sq mi (47 km2)
- Lake Tuscaloosa - 9 sq mi (23 km2)
- Lake Harding - 9 sq mi (23 km2)
- Lake Mitchell - 5.8 sq mi (15 km2)
- Lake Purdy - 5.8 sq mi (15 km2)
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References
1. ^ "2020 Census Apportionment Results" (PDF). The United States Census Bureau.2. ^ "Religious Landscape Study". Pew Research Center
3. ^ ALABAMA: 2020 Census. U.S. Census Bureau.
4. ^ "US Census Bureau QuickFacts".