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City	Selma
State	Alabama (AL)
County	Dallas County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	32.416983
Longitude	-87.035702
Population	17,971
Density	502.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	36701, 36703, 36702
Area Code	334
County Seat	Selma
School District	Selma City School District

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About Selma, Alabama

Selma is a locality in Dallas County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 17,971. The population density is 502.5 people per km². Selma is located at 32.4170°N, 87.0357°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Selma is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 36701, 36703, 36702.

Selma serves as a quiet anchor upon the broad, winding path of the Alabama River, which carves a deliberate course through the dense bottomland hardwoods of the region. It lies 33.0 miles west of Prattville, AL (from Prattville, AL: bearing 263°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-southwest of Valley Grande. Selma remains firmly inland, resting amidst a landscape where the horizon is defined by the subtle, distant rise of the Fall Line Hills. The environment is defined by the presence of State-owned Submerged Lands, which provide a protected frame for the local ecosystem. Only two miles away, the waters of Selma Hunting Club Lake offer a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting intensity of the afternoon sun. The earth here is composed of deep, red-clay soils, supporting a verdant growth of longleaf pine that stands tall against the humid, heavy air.

Selma grew from the fertile potential of its river-adjacent position, transforming over decades into a center of agricultural commerce and trade. The local economy relies heavily on the cultivation of pecans and peaches, crops that thrive in the nutrient-rich soil and warm, tempered climate of the Black Belt. Small-scale manufacturing and timber processing continue to provide a steady rhythm for the working day, grounding the livelihood of the people in the tangible output of the land. Historically, the reach of the Alabama River allowed for the early transport of goods, establishing a foundation for trade that persists in the modern era of regional logistics. This dedication to industry is tempered by a slow, deliberate pace that honors the cycles of the harvest and the seasons.

Cultural character in Selma is inextricably linked to the weight of civil rights history, which permeates the quiet streets and the architecture of the downtown district. Visitors often walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, a landmark that stands as a stark, iron-wrought reminder of the courage displayed during the march to Montgomery. Everyday life is punctuated by the occasional festival celebrating local harvests, where the community gathers to acknowledge the bounty of the surrounding orchards. Notable figures such as the civil rights activist John Lewis are deeply associated with the struggles and triumphs that occurred within these city limits. The atmosphere remains one of contemplative endurance, where the shadow of the past is not a burden, but a persistent, clear-eyed guide for the future of Selma.

Nearby Outdoor Places

State-owned Submerged Lands (Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 153° SE
Millers Ferry Lock Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.1 mi, 157° SE
Valley Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 186° S
Bloch Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 197° S
Unknown Ball Fields (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 017° N
Ronnie Sharpe Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 096° E
Talladega National Forest (National Forest) — 12.1 mi, 356° N · 395k acres
Paul M. Grist State Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 009° N
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (National Monument) — 65.5 mi, 180° S · 1773.9M acres
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.6 mi, 359° N · 8,383 acres

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