Itta Bena Mississippi Map

About Itta Bena, Mississippi

Itta Bena is a locality in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,967. The population density is 474.8 people per km². Itta Bena is located at 33.4951°N, 90.3198°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38941.

Itta Bena rests in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a humid, earthy aroma. It lies 43.2 miles east of Greenville, MS (from Greenville, MS: bearing 82°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of Greenwood. The terrain unfolds in vast, flat expanses, a fertile canvas of rich, dark soil that stretches toward a sky often painted with the soft, diffused light of the South. Cypress and tupelo trees, their roots often submerged in the slow-moving waters that crisscross the landscape, stand as silent sentinels, their branches draped with Spanish moss that sways in the slightest breeze. The air here, especially during the long, languid afternoons, carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of cicadas, a constant, gentle soundtrack to the unhurried rhythm of life. The history of Itta Bena is inextricably linked to the bounty of its soil, a legacy born from the cultivation of cotton and, later, soybeans and rice. The town’s economy has long been shaped by the agricultural rhythms of the Delta, with generations of families working the land that defines this region. Itta Bena whispers tales of its past through the weathered facades of its older buildings, each with a story of boom and bust, of resilience and adaptation. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, the echoes of a broader cultural heritage can be felt, a subtle yet persistent influence that adds a unique character to this corner of Leflore County.

About This Itta Bena Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Itta Bena, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.49512, -90.319807. 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 Itta Bena and Leflore County.

Detailed location data for Itta Bena includes the ZIP code (38941), telephone area code (228), county seat of Leflore County (Greenwood), and school district assignment (Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated 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 Itta Bena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.