Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,779. Its county seat is Waynesboro. The county is named for General Anthony Wayne.
Name: | Wayne County |
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FIPS code: | 28-153 |
State: | Mississippi |
Founded: | 1809 |
Named for: | Anthony Wayne |
Seat: | Waynesboro |
Largest city: | Waynesboro |
Total Area: | 814 sq mi (2,110 km²) |
Land Area: | 811 sq mi (2,100 km²) |
Total Population: | 19,779 |
Population Density: | 24/sq mi (9.4/km²) |
Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Website: | www.waynecounty.ms |
Wayne County location map. Where is Wayne County?
Wayne County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 814 square miles (2,110 km), of which 811 square miles (2,100 km) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km) (0.3%) is water. It is the fifth-largest county in Mississippi by land area.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 45
- U.S. Highway 84
- Mississippi Highway 63
Adjacent counties
- Clarke County (north)
- Choctaw County, Alabama (northeast)
- Washington County, Alabama (southeast)
- Greene County (south)
- Perry County (southwest)
- Jones County (west)
- Jasper County (northwest)
National protected area
- De Soto National Forest (part)
Wayne County Topographic Map
Wayne County Satellite Map
Wayne County Outline Map
See also
Map of Mississippi State and its subdivision:- Adams
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