Where is Gulfport, Mississippi, USA?

Where is Gulfport Located? - Gulfport is a city located in the Harrison County of Mississippi, United States. Gulfport lies between 40.4402885 Degrees North latitudes and 99.3698217 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Gulfport Located?

Gulfport is a city located in the Harrison County of Mississippi, United States. Gulfport lies between 40.4402885 Degrees North latitudes and 99.3698217 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Gulfport city is 72926 people and the city has a total area of 55.63 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Nearby Cities to Gulfport, Mississippi

• Long Beach, Mississippi — 4 mi West
• Biloxi, Mississippi — 15 mi East
• Pass Christian, Mississippi — 12 mi West
• D'Iberville, Mississippi — 18 mi Northeast
• Bay St. Louis, Mississippi — 20 mi West
• Diamondhead, Mississippi — 24 mi West
• Ocean Springs, Mississippi — 22 mi East
• Wiggins, Mississippi — 35 mi North
• Pascagoula, Mississippi — 39 mi East
• Slidell, Louisiana — 57 mi West

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Transportation and Connectivity in Gulfport, Mississippi

• Interstate 10 is the primary east-west interstate, connecting Gulfport with New Orleans, Mobile, and the rest of the Gulf Coast.
• US Highway 49 runs north-south from the Port of Gulfport to Hattiesburg and central Mississippi.
• US Highway 90 follows the coastline, linking Gulfport with Biloxi, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and other coastal communities.
• Mississippi Highway 605 provides a direct connection between Interstate 10 and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
• The Port of Gulfport is one of the largest deep-water ports on the Gulf of Mexico, supporting international cargo and trade.

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Waterbodies in Gulfport, Mississippi

Mississippi Sound, Gulf of Mexico, Bernard Bayou, Turkey Creek, Brickyard Bayou, Bayou Bernard, Gulfport Harbor, Industrial Seaway, Biloxi Bay, Wolf River

Golf Courses in Gulfport, Mississippi

Great Southern Golf Club, Bayou Vista Golf Course, Windance Country Club, The Oaks Golf Club, Sunkist Country Club, Shell Landing Golf Club, Grand Bear Golf Club, The Preserve Golf Club

Gulfport, Mississippi — Key Historical Facts

• Gulfport was founded in 1898 by entrepreneur William H. Hardy, who envisioned a major Gulf Coast port connected to inland railroads.
• The completion of the Port of Gulfport and the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad established the city as an important center for shipping, timber, and commerce in the early twentieth century.
• During World War II, Gulfport became a strategic military location with expanded port operations and training facilities that supported the national war effort.
• Hurricane Katrina struck Gulfport in 2005, causing widespread destruction along the coastline and leading to one of the largest rebuilding efforts in the city's history.
• Today, Gulfport is Mississippi's second-largest city and is recognized for its international seaport, tourism, beaches, healthcare, education, and growing economy along the Gulf Coast.

References

• City of Gulfport
• Harrison County, Mississippi
• U.S. Census Bureau
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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