Where is Southaven, Mississippi, USA?

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Where is Southaven Located? - Southaven is a city located in the DeSoto County of Mississippi, United States. Southaven lies between 41.1469464 Degrees North latitudes and 96.2389578 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Southaven, Mississippi

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Where is Southaven?: The Google Map showing the location of Southaven in the U.S. state of Mississippi.

Where is Southaven Located?

Southaven is a city located in the DeSoto County of Mississippi, United States. Southaven lies between 41.1469464 Degrees North latitudes and 96.2389578 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Southaven city is 54648 people and the city has a total area of 41.33 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Southaven, Mississippi Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySouthaven
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
State CapitalJackson
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude34.9889° N
Longitude89.9951° W
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Land Area (sq mi)40.30
Water Area (sq mi)0.05
Total Area (sq mi)40.35
Population (2020 Census)55,026
Population Density (per sq mi)1,365.6
ZIP Codes38671, 38672
Area Code662
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code2869120
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Southaven

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameMemphis International Airport provides major commercial air service.
IATA CodeMEM
PortPort of Memphis provides nearby Mississippi River access.
Major HighwaysInterstate 55, Interstate 69, U.S. Highway 51, and U.S. Highway 78
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service is available from Memphis Central Station.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceDeSoto County transit services and nearby Memphis Area Transit Authority connections are available.
  • Interstate 55 connects Southaven with Memphis and central Mississippi.
  • Interstate 69 provides regional connections through the Mid-South.
  • U.S. Highway 78 links Southaven with Memphis and northern Mississippi communities.
  • Southaven is part of the Memphis metropolitan transportation network.

Top Places to Visit in Southaven, Mississippi

Landmark NameType
Snowden Grove ParkCommunity Park
Landers CenterEvent and Sports Venue
BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden GroveEntertainment Venue
DeSoto County MuseumHistory Museum
Southaven Towne CenterShopping Area
Central ParkCommunity Park
Greenbrook ParkRecreation Area
Latimer Lakes ParkOutdoor Recreation Area
Olive Branch City ParkNearby Recreation Area
Memphis Botanic GardenBotanical Garden

Driving Distances from Southaven, Mississippi to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MemphisTennessee1020 min
Olive BranchMississippi1020 min
HernandoMississippi1525 min
TupeloMississippi951 hr 30 min
JacksonMississippi1903 hr
Little RockArkansas1452 hr 15 min
NashvilleTennessee2103 hr 15 min
BirminghamAlabama2103 hr 15 min
New OrleansLouisiana3805 hr 45 min
St. LouisMissouri2804 hr 15 min

Colleges and Universities near Southaven, Mississippi

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Northwest Mississippi Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and career programs
University of MemphisPublicUniversityBusiness, engineering, education, and research programs
University of MississippiPublicUniversityLaw, business, medicine, and academic programs
Christian Brothers UniversityPrivateUniversityEngineering, business, sciences, and liberal arts programs

Waterbodies in Southaven, Mississippi

Horn Lake, Coldwater River, Nonconnah Creek, and nearby Mississippi-Tennessee waterways

Golf Courses near Southaven, Mississippi

Southaven Golf Center, Wedgewood Golf Club, Cherokee Valley Golf Club, and nearby Memphis-area golf facilities

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Southaven, Mississippi

Landmark NameType
Snowden Grove ParkCommunity Park
Landers CenterEvent and Sports Venue
BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden GroveEntertainment Venue
DeSoto County MuseumHistory Museum
Southaven Towne CenterShopping Area
Central ParkCommunity Park
Latimer Lakes ParkOutdoor Recreation Area
Greenbrook ParkRecreation Area
Memphis Botanic GardenBotanical Garden
Mississippi Riverfront in MemphisNatural and Cultural Attraction

Waterbodies in Southaven, Mississippi

Horn Lake, Coldwater River, Nonconnah Creek, and nearby Mississippi-Tennessee waterways

Golf Courses near Southaven, Mississippi

Southaven Golf Center, Wedgewood Golf Club, Cherokee Valley Golf Club, and nearby Memphis-area golf facilities

Southaven, Mississippi — Key Historical Facts

  • Southaven was developed in the 20th century as a suburban community south of Memphis, Tennessee.
  • The city was named after its location south of Whitehaven, a Memphis neighborhood.
  • Southaven was incorporated in 1971 and experienced rapid population growth due to suburban expansion.
  • The city's growth has been influenced by its location near Memphis, major highways, and regional businesses.
  • Southaven has become one of the largest cities in Mississippi and a major residential and commercial center in DeSoto County.

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