Brandon Mississippi Map
Brandon, Mississippi — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Brandon, Rankin County.
Interactive Map of Brandon, Mississippi
| City | Brandon |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Rankin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.273202 |
| Longitude | -89.985916 |
| Population | 25,542 |
| Density | 381.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Brandon, Mississippi
Brandon is a locality in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 25,542. The population density is 381.4 people per km². Brandon is located at 32.2732°N, 89.9859°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39042.
Brandon unfolds under a sky that often stretches, a pale blue canvas streaked with the fleeting white of high clouds, hinting at the humid afternoons to come. It lies 8.5 miles east of Pearl, MS (from Pearl, MS: bearing 91°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-south-east of Flowood. The land here, a gentle roll of earth, is softened by broadleaf trees that stand sentinel over scattered homes and the occasional sprawling oak, its branches heavy with Spanish moss that drifts like forgotten memories in the breeze. Creeks, narrow and purposeful, wind through the landscape, their banks a tangle of wild grasses and the occasional flash of a kingfisher. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked pine needles and the distant perfume of blooming dogwood, particularly potent in the twilight hours when the light turns to a hazy gold. The pulse of Brandon’s economy beats with a quiet resilience, a legacy of its agricultural roots that still echo in the surrounding fields of cotton and soybeans. More recently, its proximity to larger centers has drawn a mix of commerce and industry, creating a livelihood for its residents that balances tradition with the demands of the present. History buffs might point to the enduring architecture, some structures bearing the quiet dignity of an earlier era, hinting at the generations who have called this place home. While not a hub of grand pronouncements, Brandon possesses a distinct character, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, and the simple act of watching the sun dip below the horizon can feel like a profound event.
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About This Brandon Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Brandon, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Brandon and Rankin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Brandon is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Brandon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
