Algoma is a town in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The population was 705 at the 2020 census, up from 590 at the 2010 census.
Algoma is a Native American word meaning “vale of flowers”.
Name: | Algoma town |
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LSAD Code: | 43 |
LSAD Description: | town (suffix) |
State: | Mississippi |
County: | Pontotoc County |
Elevation: | 417 ft (127 m) |
Total Area: | 6.62 sq mi (17.15 km²) |
Land Area: | 6.59 sq mi (17.08 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
Total Population: | 705 |
Population Density: | 106.90/sq mi (41.27/km²) |
ZIP code: | 38820 |
Area code: | 662 |
FIPS code: | 2800820 |
GNISfeature ID: | 0666194 |
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Geography
Algoma is located at 34°10′32″N 89°01′56″W / 34.175574°N 89.032126°W / 34.175574; -89.032126.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17 km), of which 6.6 square miles (17 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) (0.60%) 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, Algoma has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.
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