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Where is Birmingham, Alabama?



Birmingham is located in central Alabama, in Jefferson County, at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. About 90 miles northwest of Montgomery, Alabama. Birmingham is Alabama's largest city and is often referred to as the "Magic City" due to its rapid growth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a center for steel production and industrial development. Birmingham is popular for cultural attractions, including the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, as well as proximity to natural sites like Red Mountain Park.




Location of Birmingham on a Map

Where is Birmingham, Alabama
About Map: Map showing the Location of Birmingham in the US.
Birmingham is a city in the U.S. state of Alabama and the county seat of Jefferson County.


Alabama Facts and Information

Sr. NoFact Sheet Birmingham
1Country USA
2State Alabama
3LocationCentral part of the State
4Latitude33.39′12″N
5Longitude86.48′32″W
6Total area393km2 ( 151.8 sq mi )
7Total Population212,413
8Zip35201
9Area code205
10Nearby Cities Homewood, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Fairfield
11Major Tourists' Attraction Birmingham Museum of Art, Sloss Furnaces, McWane Science Center, Ruffner Mountain Park
12Nearest airport Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (about 5 miles)

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