Information on Meridian, Lauderdale County
The City of Meridian is located in the state of Mississippi, in Lauderdale County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Meridian City HALL, Lauderdale County
| Meridian City Hall's address | Meridian Meridian Municipal Building PO Box 1430 Meridian MS 39302 United States | |
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| Phone number of Meridian City Hall | +1 601-485-1927 | |
| Meridian, MS email | Loading... | |
| Meridian official website | meridianms.org | |
| Mayor of Meridian | Cheri Merritt Barry | |
| Lauderdale County, Mississippi: Vital Records | Meridian vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Meridian
What county is Meridian MS in?Meridian, MS is located in Lauderdale County |
Where is Meridian, Mississippi ?Meridian is situated in Lauderdale County and extends slightly into Kemper County. Located in the southeastern region of the state, it lies near the Alabama border, roughly 93 miles east of Jackson, Mississippi. Meridian serves as a key regional hub, positioned strategically along major highways and railroads. |
Meridian administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lauderdale - other counties in Mississippi |
Demography of Meridian
| Name of Meridian inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 39 968 inhabitants | 6 / 861 | ||
| Population density in Meridian | 733,3 pop/sq mi (283,1 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Meridian, MS
Where to apply for a passport in Meridian, MS? There are 1 passport offices in Meridian, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| MERIDIAN MAIN POST OFFICE | 2100 9TH STREET | 6016932581 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Meridian
There are 33 bank branches in Meridian.
The Citizens National Bank of Meridian is the most popular bank in Meridian with 8 branch offices, followed by Great Southern Bank with 5 branch offices and then Trustmark National Bank with 4 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Meridian:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Citizens National Bank of Meridian | 8 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Great Southern Bank | 5 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Trustmark National Bank | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BankPlus | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Commercial Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Community Bank of Mississippi | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Pike National Bank | 1 | Limited Service Consumer Credit Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
| First State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Meridian administrative numbers
| Meridian City code | 2846640 |
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| Meridian City postcode | 39302 |
Transportation modes in Meridian
| Airport | Meridian Regional Airport 5.1 miles NAS Meridian 14 miles 29.7 miles |
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Meridian territory
| Meridian area | 54,51 sq mi (141,17 km²) |
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| Meridian altitude | 381 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 32.3842 Longitude: -88.6894 Latitude: 32° 23' 3'' North Longitude: 88° 41' 22'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Meridian | Currently, the town Meridian isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Meridian |
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| Natural parks | Meridian isn't part of a natural park |
What is Meridian close to?
| Nearby cities include: Marion, Chunky, Enterprise and Stonewall | ||
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| Decatur | Marion | Marion |
| Chunky |  | Marion |
| Chunky | Chunky | Lisman |
| Marion 3.8 miles | Chunky 14.6 miles | Enterprise 16.4 miles |
| Stonewall 18.4 miles | Cuba 18.8 miles | Hickory 20 miles |
| Quitman 23.8 miles | York 24.6 miles | Decatur 24.9 miles |
| Pachuta 26.2 miles | De Kalb 27 miles | Newton 27 miles |
| Lisman 27.9 miles | Union 28 miles | |
Distance between Meridian and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1718 miles | Houston : 436 miles closest | Philadelphia : 921 miles |
| Phoenix : 1358 miles | San Antonio : 617 miles | San Diego : 1653 miles |
| Dallas : 472 miles | San Jose : 1902 miles | Jacksonville : 439 miles |
| Indianapolis : 531 miles | San Francisco : 1968 miles | Austin : 554 miles |
| Columbus : 614 miles | Fort Worth : 505 miles | Charlotte : 492 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Meridian, MS
Elementary schools in Meridian
Clarkdale Elementary School
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 383
Crestwood Elementary School
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 334
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 816
Oakland Heights Elementary School
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 496
Parkview Elementary School
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 496
Poplar Springs Elementary School
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 504
Southeast Lauderdale Elementary
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 495
T J Harris Elementary
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 636
West Hills Elementary School
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 538
West Lauderdale Elementary School
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 750
Middle schools in Meridian
Clarkdale Middle School
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 347
George Washington Carver Middle
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 341
Magnolia Middle School
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 326
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 665
Northwest Junior High School
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 461
Southeast Lauderdale Middle School
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 417
High schools in Meridian
Clarkdale High School
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 275
Meridian High School
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1425
Northeast Lauderdale High School
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 614
Southeast Lauderdale High School
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 414
Private schools in Meridian
Calvary Christian School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12Students : 100
Community Christian School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 30
Lamar School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 571
St Patrick Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7Students : 131
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12Students : 53
schools in Meridian
Lauderdale County Educational & Skills
District of Lauderdale County School DistrictStudents : 15
Marion Park Complex
District of Meridian Public SchoolsRoss Collins Vocational Center
District of Meridian Public SchoolsLeisure and activities in Meridian surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Okatibbee Creek Golf Center | Ponta Creek Golf Course NAS |