Jackson is in the central-southern part of Mississippi, in the United States, and it sits along the Pearl River. It is the state capital and is about 180 miles north of New Orleans.

On a map, you’ll find it around these coordinates: roughly 32.3∘ N,90.2∘ W32.3^\circ \text{ N},90.2^\circ \text{ W}32.3∘ N,90.2∘ W.

Where it sits

  • State: Mississippi.
  • Region: west-central Mississippi.
  • Nearby feature: Pearl River.
  • County: mainly Hinds County.

Simple map view

If you imagine Mississippi as a tall state, Jackson is near the middle, a little to the west side rather than near the coast.

Map label

For a map search, use: “Jackson, MS”.