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City	Pascagoula
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Jackson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.365755
Longitude	-88.556127
Population	22,010
Density	552.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	39567, 39581, 39568, 39569, 39595
Area Code	228
County Seat	Pascagoula
School District	Pascagoula-Gautier School District

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About Pascagoula, Mississippi

Pascagoula is a locality in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 22,010. The population density is 552.7 people per km². Pascagoula is located at 30.3658°N, 88.5561°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pascagoula is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 39567, 39581, 39568.

Pascagoula emerges from the low, humid expanses of the Gulf Coast where the sky often bleeds into the horizon in shades of bruised violet and pale gold. It lies 3.4 miles south-southwest of Moss Point, MS (from Moss Point, MS: bearing 202°T), and is situated 3.6 miles east-southeast of Gautier. Comynie Bayou winds through the landscape like a dark, reflective vein, carrying the slow weight of the inland rains toward the salt-heavy air of the Gulf of Mexico. The terrain remains largely flat, stretching out toward The Prairie where the grass bends under the persistent breath of the salt wind. Residents often find respite at Pine Street Park, a modest stretch of green that offers a quiet vantage point over the shifting tides. Beyond the immediate reach of the shore, Singing River Island stands as a silent sentinel, its presence defining the maritime character of the local geography.

Pascagoula claims a deep, industrial history shaped by the relentless necessity of the sea and the iron-willed labor of its people. The local economy finds its anchor in the massive shipyards that have long defined the skyline, where steel is forged into vessels that navigate the world’s most turbulent waters. Men and women carry the rhythm of the tides in their workday, maintaining a legacy of craftsmanship that has sustained the families of the region for generations. While the industry provides a sturdy frame for the daily life of Pascagoula, the surrounding landscape offers a counterpoint of quiet, marshy stillness. Orange Lake remains a distant, serene basin, providing a stark contrast to the clanging metal and industrious hum of the waterfront. Even when the pace of production slows, the town remains tied to the sea, reflecting a resilience born of both salt and steel.

Cultural life in Pascagoula pulses with the influence of those who have navigated its waters or walked its humid, moss-draped streets. The character of the people is as resilient as the oaks that line the thoroughfares, offering a blend of Southern hospitality and the rugged independence of a maritime outpost. Jimmy Buffett spent formative years here, absorbing the coastal atmosphere that would later inform his music and define a certain brand of escapism for millions. The local spirit manifests in community gatherings and the quiet appreciation of the light as it fades over the Gulf of Mexico each evening. Visitors often remark on the unpretentious nature of the local landmarks, which favor function and history over ornate display. This place remains anchored in the reality of its own geography, a steady point of existence where the air tastes perpetually of the sea.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Dixie Youth Baseball Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 106° E
Joggers Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 132° SE
Pascagoula River Marsh Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.8 mi, 314° NW
12Th Street Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 127° SE
Pascagoula River Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 031° NE
Mitchell Park Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 161° S
Pointe Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 192° S
William Faulkner's summer house (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 170° S
Captain Calhoun's Anchor (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 113° SE
Escatawpa River Marsh Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.9 mi, 012° N
Graveline Bay Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 352° N
Shepard State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 277° W
Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.7 mi, 324° NW · 57k acres
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.7 mi, 043° NE · 31k acres
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 8.4 mi, 182° S · 213k acres
Mississippi Vietnam Memorial (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 283° W
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 14.1 mi, 279° W
Biloxi Little Theater (Theatre) — 19.4 mi, 277° W
Saenger Theater for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 20.0 mi, 276° W
Ship Island Light (Historic Ruins) — 26.6 mi, 247° SW
Island Fire Glass Art Gallery and Espresso Bar (Gallery) — 27.4 mi, 074° E
TrainTastic (Museum) — 30.2 mi, 273° W
St. Patrick Theatre (Theatre) — 30.6 mi, 295° NW
Ship Island Excursions (Attraction) — 31.8 mi, 270° W
World’s “Largest Rocker” (Attraction) — 35.2 mi, 280° W
Lance Lumpkin Stadium (Stadium) — 35.3 mi, 269° W
Oakleigh (Museum) — 36.7 mi, 053° NE
Sweet Dreams Haunted Attraction (Attraction) — 37.3 mi, 053° NE
Phoenix Fire Museum (Museum) — 37.7 mi, 054° NE
Piasecki H-21 (Attraction) — 38.8 mi, 056° NE

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