Buckatunna Mississippi Map

About Buckatunna, Mississippi

Buckatunna is a locality in Wayne County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 140. The population density is 18.5 people per km². Buckatunna is located at 31.5391°N, 88.5289°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39322.

Buckatunna, Mississippi, lies cradled by the undulating hills of Wayne County, a place where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of pine needles and damp earth after a summer shower. It lies 47.2 miles east-north-east of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 72°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-west of State Line. The landscape here is a gentle, rolling expanse, a tapestry of dense woodlands interspersed with sun-drenched fields of cotton and soybeans that stretch to the horizon. Live oaks, draped in Spanish moss like ancient, bearded elders, stand sentinel along the few paved roads, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the sky. The sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting patterns, painting the dusty verges and quiet yards with a warm, golden hue, a light that seems to linger longer in these parts. The roots of Buckatunna run deep into the fertile soil, its economy long tied to the land and the timber that once dominated its forests. This part of Mississippi carries the quiet echoes of its past, a history shaped by agriculture and the resilience of its people. While the logging industry has waned, the spirit of self-sufficiency remains, evident in the small farms and the steady hum of local businesses. The Pearl River, a significant waterway, flows not far from Buckatunna, its presence a subtle influence on the region's climate and the lives of those who call it home, often bringing a refreshing coolness to the humid afternoons. The rhythm of life in Buckatunna is unhurried, dictated by the seasons and the simple, enduring routines of a community that values connection and the quiet beauty of its surroundings.

About This Buckatunna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buckatunna, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.539053, -88.528916. 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 Buckatunna and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Buckatunna includes the ZIP code (39322), telephone area code (601), county seat of Wayne County (Waynesboro), and school district assignment (Wayne 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 Buckatunna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.