Grenada Mississippi Map

About Grenada, Mississippi

Grenada is a locality in Grenada County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 12,375. The population density is 160.6 people per km². Grenada is located at 33.7690°N, 89.8084°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38901.

Grenada, Mississippi, unfolds across a landscape of gentle hills and fertile bottoms, where the air hangs thick and humid with the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 44.5 miles south-south-west of Oxford, MS (from Oxford, MS: bearing 202°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-west of Elliott. The land here is a study in greens, from the deep, shadowed hues of the hardwood forests that fringe the town to the vibrant, sun-kissed fields of cotton and corn stretching towards the horizon. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, cast long, cool shadows across the quiet streets, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the weathered brick buildings in a warm, nostalgic glow. The rhythm of life in Grenada is measured, a slow turning of seasons marked by the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of agricultural machinery. The history of Grenada is deeply intertwined with the Yazoo River, a vital artery that once carried steamboats laden with cotton and goods, shaping the town's early economy and its very identity. Founded in the mid-19th century, Grenada grew as a trading post, its prosperity tied to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding Delta. Though the river's prominence has shifted, the echoes of that past remain, whispered in the names of old families and the enduring agricultural spirit that still defines Grenada. The town’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where tradition holds sway, and the simple pleasures of community and connection are deeply valued, far from the clamor of larger cities.

About This Grenada Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grenada, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.769005, -89.808419. 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 Grenada and Grenada County.

Detailed location data for Grenada includes the ZIP code (38901), telephone area code (228), county seat of Grenada County (Grenada), and school district assignment (Grenada 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 Grenada is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.