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Portageville is a city in New Madrid and Pemiscot counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 2,942 according to the 2020 Census.

Portageville city overview:
Name:	Portageville city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Missouri
County:	New Madrid County, Pemiscot County
Elevation:	282 ft (86 m)
Total Area:	2.04 sq mi (5.28 km²)
Land Area:	2.04 sq mi (5.28 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	2,942
Population Density:	1,442.16/sq mi (556.73/km²)
ZIP code:	63873
Area code:	573
FIPS code:	2959186
GNISfeature ID:	2396256

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History

A post office called Portageville has been in operation since 1873. The community takes its name from nearby Portage Bayou.

From 1935 to 1936, Portageville was the home of the Portageville Pirates, part of the Kitty League. “In 1935, the Portageville Pirates are awarded the second-half title after the Jackson Generals and Union City Greyhounds are disqualified for having too many class players on their rosters.” In 1936, the Pirates relocated to Owensboro, Kentucky.

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Geography

Portageville is located primarily in New Madrid County. It lies along U.S. Route 61 and Missouri Route 162, which converge briefly as they pass through the city. Interstate 55 passes through the eastern part of the city. Portageville is about 5 miles (8.0 km) west of the Mississippi River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04 square miles (5.28 km), all land.

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, Portageville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.