Saltillo Mississippi Map

About Saltillo, Mississippi

Saltillo is a locality in Lee County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,952. The population density is 200.9 people per km². Saltillo is located at 34.3765°N, 88.6817°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38866.

Saltillo rests in the gentle embrace of Northeast Mississippi, where the earth rolls with a soft, persistent grace, a landscape painted in the verdant hues of pine and oak. It lies 8.3 miles north of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 9°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-west of Baldwyn. Here, the air, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy perfume, a subtle testament to the rich soil that nurtures this corner of Lee County. The sky often stretches wide and pale, a canvas for clouds that drift with a languid, unhurried pace, casting fleeting shadows across the fields and the quiet roads. Sunlight, when it breaks through, has a particular quality, a honeyed warmth that lingers on the weathered wood of barns and the broad leaves of magnolias, imbuing the very stillness of the place with a palpable, almost breathing, presence. The history of Saltillo is etched into the rhythm of its quiet streets and the enduring strength of its agricultural roots. Once a vital hub for cotton and timber, the land here still whispers of those eras, though the economy has broadened to include other industries that lend a steady hum to daily life. The community’s character is one of quiet resilience, a blend of tradition and a measured embrace of the present, where neighbors still recognize each other and the changing seasons dictate a gentle ebb and flow. Saltillo’s distinctive charm lies not in grand pronouncements but in the small, persistent details: the way the evening light softens the edges of the horizon, or the familiar sight of tractors moving along country lanes, a silent continuation of a long-held legacy.

About This Saltillo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saltillo, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.376492, -88.68172. 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 Saltillo and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Saltillo includes the ZIP code (38866), telephone area code (662), county seat of Lee County (Tupelo), and school district assignment (Lee 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 Saltillo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.