Where is Mobile, Alabama, USA?

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Where is Mobile Located? - Mobile is a city located in the Mobile County of Alabama, United States. Mobile lies between 33.2098 Degrees North latitudes and 87.5692 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Mobile Located?

Mobile is a city located in the Mobile County of Alabama, United States. Mobile lies between 33.2098 Degrees North latitudes and 87.5692 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Mobile city is 187041 people and the city has a total area of 139.47 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Mobile, Alabama Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMobile
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
State CapitalMontgomery
US RegionEast South Central
Latitude30.6954° N
Longitude88.0399° W
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Land Area139.40 sq mi
Water Area40.30 sq mi
Total Area179.70 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)187,041
Population DensityApproximately 1,342 per sq mi
ZIP Codes36601, 36602, 36603, 36604, 36605, 36606, 36607, 36608, 36609, 36610, 36611, 36612, 36613, 36615, 36617, 36618, 36619, 36688, 36689, 36691, 36693, 36695
Area Code251
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code01-50000
Congressional DistrictAlabama's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Mobile

CategoryInformation
Airport NameMobile International Airport
IATA CodeMOB
PortPort of Mobile
Major HighwaysInterstate 10, Interstate 65, U.S. Highway 90, U.S. Highway 98, U.S. Highway 43
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo regular passenger rail service; Amtrak Gulf Coast service planned
Local Bus/Transit ServiceThe Wave Transit System
  • Interstate 10 – Major east–west interstate connecting Mobile with New Orleans, Pensacola, and Jacksonville.
  • Interstate 65 – Primary north–south route linking Mobile with Montgomery, Birmingham, and the Midwest.
  • U.S. Highway 90 – Historic coastal highway serving downtown Mobile and Gulf Coast communities.
  • U.S. Highway 98 – Connects Mobile with Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Florida's Gulf Coast.
  • U.S. Highway 43 – Regional highway extending north toward Thomasville and western Alabama.

Top Places to Visit in Mobile, Alabama

Landmark NameType
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial ParkMilitary Museum
Mobile Carnival MuseumMuseum
History Museum of MobileMuseum
Bellingrath Gardens and HomeBotanical Garden
GulfQuest National Maritime MuseumMaritime Museum
Bienville SquareHistoric Park
Mobile Botanical GardensBotanical Garden
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate ConceptionHistoric Church
Fort CondéHistoric Site
Cooper Riverside ParkRiverfront Park

Driving Distances from Mobile, Alabama to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
DaphneAlabama1120 minutes
FairhopeAlabama2030 minutes
SaralandAlabama1220 minutes
Bay MinetteAlabama3540 minutes
PascagoulaMississippi4245 minutes
BiloxiMississippi621 hour
PensacolaFlorida581 hour
HattiesburgMississippi921 hour 30 minutes
MontgomeryAlabama1702 hours 35 minutes
New OrleansLouisiana1452 hours 20 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Mobile, Alabama

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of South AlabamaPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, and engineering
Spring Hill CollegePrivateCollegeJesuit liberal arts education
Bishop State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce programs
University of MobilePrivateUniversityChristian liberal arts education
Remington College – Mobile CampusPrivateCareer CollegeHealthcare and skilled trades

Waterbodies in Mobile, Alabama

Mobile Bay, Mobile River, Tensaw River, Dog River, Three Mile Creek, Chickasaw Creek, Gulf of Mexico, Bayou La Batre.

Stadiums in Mobile

Hancock Whitney Stadium, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Stanky Field, Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center Arena, Mobile Tennis Center.

Mobile, Alabama — Key Historical Facts

  • Mobile was founded by French settlers in 1702, making it one of the oldest European settlements on the Gulf Coast of the United States.
  • The city served as the first capital of French Louisiana before the colonial capital moved to present-day New Orleans.
  • Throughout its history, Mobile was governed by France, Great Britain, Spain, and the United States, leaving a rich multicultural heritage.
  • Mobile developed into one of the Gulf Coast's most important seaports, supporting trade, shipbuilding, and commerce for more than two centuries.
  • Today, Mobile is recognized as the birthplace of America's original Mardi Gras celebration and remains a major center for maritime industries, aerospace, and tourism.

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