Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel is a city located in Jones County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,393. Located in southeast Mississippi, southeast of Jackson on Tallahala Creek, Laurel was founded in 1881. One of Laurel's major employers is Howard Industries. An American Indian reservation is located nearby.

Geography

Laurel is located at 31°41'51" North, 89°8'22" West (31.697412, -89.139315){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.8 km² (15.8 mi²). 40.0 km² (15.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.09% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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