Newton Mississippi Map

About Newton, Mississippi

Newton is a locality in Newton County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,116. The population density is 170.1 people per km². Newton is located at 32.3213°N, 89.1634°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39345.

Newton rests in the gentle embrace of Mississippi's rolling Pine Belt, a landscape defined by the subtle rise and fall of the land, carpeted with the rich green of pine forests and punctuated by stands of hardwood trees that whisper secrets in the breeze. It lies 27.0 miles west of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 264°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-south-west of Decatur. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a perfume that deepens as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, ethereal shadows across the fields and the quiet streets. Creeks, their waters the color of weak tea from the tannins of fallen pine needles, meander through the terrain, their low murmurs a constant, soothing presence. The light itself seems to possess a unique quality, softening the edges of buildings and trees, lending a dreamlike haze to the afternoons and a profound stillness to the evenings. The history of Newton is a story woven with the threads of agriculture and industry, a place that has drawn its sustenance from the fertile earth and the industrious spirit of its people. Once a vital stop along the railroad, its economy has evolved, with timber and agriculture remaining significant, their influence visible in the surrounding cleared fields and the enduring presence of sawmills. The local character is one of quiet resilience and neighborly warmth, a community that values its heritage while embracing the subtle shifts of modern life. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, Newton holds its own quiet dignity, a reflection of the enduring strength found in its landscape and the people who call it home.

About This Newton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newton, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.321255, -89.163393. 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 Newton and Newton County.

Detailed location data for Newton includes the ZIP code (39345), telephone area code (601), county seat of Newton County (Decatur), and school district assignment (Newton Municipal School). 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 Newton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.