Map of Brent city, Alabama

Brent is a city in Bibb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,972.

Brent city overview:
Name:	Brent city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Alabama
County:	Bibb County
Elevation:	240 ft (70 m)
Total Area:	8.83 sq mi (22.87 km²)
Land Area:	8.80 sq mi (22.79 km²)
Water Area:	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Total Population:	2,972
Population Density:	337.69/sq mi (130.38/km²)
ZIP code:	35034
Area code:	205, 659
FIPS code:	0109136
GNISfeature ID:	0159248
Website:	www.cityofbrentalabama.com

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History

Brent was founded in 1898 along the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad line in the southern portion of Bibb County, named after surveyor Brent H. Armstrong. The community was incorporated in 1913.

On May 27, 1973, Brent was almost completely destroyed by an F4 tornado during an outbreak of violent weather in the Deep South, killing 5 people and injuring 56 in the area. The tornado was on the ground for 139 miles (224 km), currently the longest track to date in Alabama history, beginning just northeast of Demopolis in Hale County and eventually dissipating at Cheaha Mountain in Clay County. Adjacent Centreville received significant damage as well as locations in nearby counties. Brent was able to be rebuilt before being hit by another EF3 on March 25, 2021, also damaging the adjacent town of Centreville were to have the Bibb County Airport rendering the airport a total loss.

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Geography

Brent is located near the center of Bibb County at 32°56’24.864″ North, 87°10’29.935″ West (32.940240, -87.174982). It lies in the Cahaba River valley and is adjacent to the city of Centreville, the county seat, which is across the Cahaba River from the city. U.S. Route 82 passes through the northern part of town, bypassing the town center, and leads northwest 32 miles (51 km) to Tuscaloosa and southeast 73 miles (117 km) to Montgomery, the state capital.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Brent has a total area of 8.8 square miles (22.8 km), of which 8.8 square miles (22.7 km) is land and 0.039 square miles (0.1 km), or 0.34%, is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Brent has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.