Shubuta Mississippi Map

About Shubuta, Mississippi

Shubuta is a locality in Clarke County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 553. The population density is 80.3 people per km². Shubuta is located at 31.8602°N, 88.6995°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39360.

Shubuta rests in a landscape where the land begins to soften, its gentle rises and dips hinting at the broader coastal plain. It lies 34.8 miles south of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 180°T), and is situated 13.2 miles north-north-west of Waynesboro. Here, the air, particularly in the early mornings, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of pine needles and the rich, dark soil that sustains the region. Longleaf pines, their needles whispering in the infrequent breezes, stand as sentinels, their rough bark a testament to seasons weathered. The terrain is a mosaic of dense woodlands and open fields, the latter often painted with the muted greens and golds of agricultural pursuits, especially during the late summer sun. Shubuta feels like a place where time moves with the slow, deliberate patience of a meandering creek, its quietude broken only by the distant hum of farm equipment or the sudden chatter of unseen birds in the dense canopy. The history of Shubuta is intrinsically tied to the fertile grounds and the waterways that once facilitated trade. The very name whispers of indigenous roots, a reminder of the original stewards of this land. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with cotton and timber historically shaping its economy. Evidence of this past can still be seen in the sturdy, weathered barns and the enduring presence of sawmills, though the economic focus has subtly shifted, embracing the diversification that marks many rural Southern locales. The local character is one of resilient pragmatism, a quiet pride in the land and the enduring spirit of its people, who have learned to adapt and thrive amidst the ever-changing currents of time and industry.

About This Shubuta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shubuta, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.860155, -88.699485. 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 Shubuta and Clarke County.

Detailed location data for Shubuta includes the ZIP code (39360), telephone area code (601), county seat of Clarke County (Quitman), and school district assignment (Quitman 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 Shubuta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.