Alabama, US
Alabama: One of the 50 states that make up the United States of America is Alabama. Its capital is Montgomery, and Birmingham is its most populous city. It is located in the country's South Region, Southeast Central Division. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, with the Chattahoochee River forming the southern half of this boundary, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. On 14 December 1819, as state number 22, he was admitted to the Union.
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Alabama is a southeastern state located along the Gulf Coast region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi.
Some key facts about Alabama:
- Capital: Montgomery
- Population: Around 5 million
- Area: 52,420 square miles (30th largest state)
- Nickname: The Heart of Dixie
Alabama has a varied landscape ranging from the Appalachian Mountains in the north to pine forests, fertile plains and the Gulf Coast. Major rivers include the Tennessee River and Mobile River. The climate is humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
Mobile is a major port city, while Birmingham serves as the largest and most populous metro area in the state. Montgomery is the capital. Major industries include aerospace, steel, banking, and poultry/livestock.
Alabama played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and is home to key historic sites like the Rosa Parks Museum. The state has a rich musical heritage spanning country, blues, jazz and rock.
Top attractions include the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Gulf Coast beaches, Civil Rights sites, caverns, and auto museums like the Talladega Superspeedway. Sports like football and NASCAR racing are also extremely popular.
In summary, Alabama offers southern culture spanning its coastline, farmlands, and cities combined with significant civil rights history and diverse music traditions. Its southern charm and heritage make it a unique state to explore.
Quick Facts about Alabama
Population : | 4,921,532 |
Country : | United States of America |
Head of government : | Governor of Alabama |
Water as percent of area : | 3.39% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.61% |
Continent : | North America |
Northernmost point : | Point(-88.1929 35.0079) |
Legislative body : | Alabama Legislature |
Named for : | Alabama people |
Official language : | English |
Altitude : | 499 feet / 152 meters |
Capital : | Cahaba, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa |
Establishment : | December 12, 1819 (205 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago, Central Time Zone, UTC−06:00 |
Local time : | 01:38:09 (23rd December 2024) |
Geography
Alabama is located at 32°45'1"N 86°45'1"W (32.7504100, -86.7502600). It has 4 neighbors: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Alabama map
The largest city of Alabama is Birmingham with a population of 206,950. Other cities include, Huntsville population 202,964, Montgomery population 196,268, Mobile population 187,746 and Tuscaloosa population 102,819. See all Alabama cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Alabama (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Alabama.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | The most populous city in Alabama. | Jefferson | 206,950 |
Huntsville | The second most populous city in Alabama. | Madison | 202,964 |
Montgomery | The capital of Alabama. | Montgomery | 196,268 |
Mobile | The second most populous city in Alabama. | Mobile | 187,746 |
Tuscaloosa | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. | Tuscaloosa | 102,819 |
Hoover | The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama. | Jefferson | 85,959 |
Dothan | The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama. | Houston | 69,414 |
Auburn | The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama. | Lee | 68,343 |
City of Auburn | City in Lee County, Alabama, USA | Lee | 60,258 |
Decatur | The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. | Morgan | 54,381 |
Madison | The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama. | Madison | 52,654 |
Florence | The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama. | Lauderdale | 41,166 |
Prattville | City in Alabama, United States of America | Autauga | 36,500 |
Phenix City | City in Alabama | Russell | 36,487 |
East Florence | City in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America | Lauderdale | 35,733 |
Gadsden | City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U. | Etowah | 34,816 |
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- Official Website
Official website of Alabama
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Alabama has 4 neighbours.
- Florida state in the southeastern United States
- Georgia state in the southeastern United States
- Mississippi state of the United States of America
- Tennessee state of the United States of America
- Jackson County
- Dale County
- Cherokee County
- Chambers County
- Coffee County
- Talladega County
- Marengo County
- Monroe County
- Etowah County
- Escambia County
- Sumter County
- Dallas County
- Macon County
- Conecuh County
- Cleburne County
- Lowndes County
- Randolph County
- Franklin County
- Hale County
- Colbert County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Russell County
- Greene County
- Geneva County
- Mobile County
- St. Clair County
- Pike County
- Henry County
- Crenshaw County
- Coosa County
- Clarke County
- Marion County
- Chilton County
- Madison County
- Covington County
- Wilcox County
- Clay County
- Lee County
- Blount County
- Shelby County
- Choctaw County
- Walker County
- Winston County
- Baldwin County
- Pickens County
- Limestone County
- Washington County
- Cullman County
- Jefferson County
- Lauderdale County
- Lawrence County
- Butler County
- Morgan County
- Lamar County
- Bibb County
- Fayette County
- Autauga County
- Montgomery County
- Barbour County
- Calhoun County
- Tallapoosa County
- Houston County
- Elmore County
- Bullock County
- DeKalb County
- Marshall County
- Perry County
Demographics
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
1880 | 1,262,794 | - | |
1910 | 2,138,093 | 40.94% | census |
1920 | 2,348,174 | 8.95% | census |
1930 | 2,646,248 | 11.26% | census |
1940 | 2,832,961 | 6.59% | census |
1950 | 3,061,743 | 7.47% | census |
1960 | 3,266,740 | 6.28% | census |
1970 | 3,444,165 | 5.15% | census |
1980 | 3,893,888 | 11.55% | census |
1990 | 4,040,587 | 3.63% | census |
2000 | 4,447,100 | 9.14% | census |
2010 | 4,779,736 | 6.96% | census |
2011 | 4,799,069 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2012 | 4,815,588 | 0.34% | estimation process |
2013 | 4,830,081 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2014 | 4,841,799 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2015 | 4,852,347 | 0.22% | estimation process |
2016 | 4,863,525 | 0.23% | estimation process |
2017 | 4,874,486 | 0.22% | estimation process |
2018 | 4,887,681 | 0.27% | estimation process |
2019 | 4,903,185 | 0.32% | estimation process |
2020 | 4,921,532 | 0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Alabama (193)
People born in Alabama, including politician W. F. Turner, diplomat Ronald D. Johnson, photographer Michael Nichols, .
List
- Hassani Gravett (American basketball player) he was born in 16/07/1996
- Mark Spencer (computer engineer) he was born in 08/04/1977
- Colonel Sanders (American entrepreneur and businessman) he was born in 09/09/1890
- Jimmy Swan (American singer) he was born in 18/11/1912
- Ma Rainey (African-American blues singer) she was born in 26/04/1886
- William McIntosh (Muscogee chief) he was born in 01/01/1775
- Opothleyahola (Muscogee Creek chief) he was born in 01/01/1798
- Linda Howard (American writer) she was born in 03/08/1950
- Avery Ardovino (American ski jumper) she was born in 13/02/1992
- Holland Smith (United States Marine Corps general) he was born in 20/04/1882
- Thomas Hinman Moorer (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) he was born in 09/02/1912
- Billy Hitchcock (American baseball player, coach, manager, and scout (1916-2006)) he was born in 31/07/1916
- Pendleton Murrah (American politician (1826-1865)) he was born in 01/01/1826
- Coot Grant (American classic female blues and vaudeville singer and songwriter) she was born in 17/06/1893
- Curley Money (American rockabilly musician) he was born in 20/03/1925
- Ed Bell (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1905
- Heinie Manush (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 20/07/1901
- Hal Harris (American musician) he was born in 27/09/1920
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- Alabama , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,726 people.
Alabama Counties (more)
County Name | Population |
---|---|
Jefferson County | 655,342 |
Mobile County | 412,716 |
Madison County | 379,453 |
Baldwin County | 229,287 |
Montgomery County | 224,639 |
Shelby County | 221,428 |
Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 |
Lee County | 166,831 |
Morgan County | 119,883 |
Calhoun County | 113,469 |
Houston County | 106,580 |
Etowah County | 102,371 |
Limestone County | 102,228 |
Marshall County | 96,990 |
Lauderdale County | 93,368 |
Saint Clair County | 90,739 |
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