Movico Alabama Map

About Movico, Alabama

Movico is a locality in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 168. The population density is 53.8 people per km². Movico is located at 31.0646°N, 88.0256°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36560.

Movico lies cradled by the soft, rolling terrain of Mobile County, a landscape where the air itself feels thick with the scent of pine and the damp promise of distant rain. It lies 25.6 miles north of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 2°T), and is situated 1.6 miles south-south-west of Mount Vernon. The land slopes gently, a verdant quilt stitched with stands of mature oak and the whisper-thin reeds that fringe the countless shallow creeks and bayous meandering through the countryside. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-heavy cloud cover, possesses a diffused, pearlescent quality, illuminating the moss-draped limbs of ancient trees and casting long, shifting shadows across the red clay soil. The quiet here is not an emptiness, but a presence, punctuated by the chirping of unseen insects and the occasional rustle of wildlife through the dense undergrowth, a testament to the persistent vitality of this coastal Alabama setting. The economic pulse of Movico has long been tied to the fertile earth and the abundant waterways that define its character. For generations, agriculture, particularly the cultivation of timber and various crops suited to the humid climate, has sustained its residents, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life. The nearby waters, once vital arteries for commerce and fishing, still hold a quiet allure, offering glimpses of a bygone era when the river was the undisputed highway. Though no grand monuments mark its history, the very fabric of Movico is woven with the stories of hardworking families who have navigated its challenges and celebrated its modest triumphs, their resilience reflected in the sturdy, unpretentious homes and the enduring sense of community that defines this particular corner of the Gulf Coast.

About This Movico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Movico, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.064623, -88.025555. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Movico and Mobile County.

Detailed location data for Movico includes the ZIP code (36560), telephone area code (251), county seat of Mobile County (Mobile), and school district assignment (Mobile County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Movico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.