Tagged: Alabama

According to citypopulationreview, Alabama is located in the southeastern United States, bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, and Florida and Mississippi to the south. It has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico in the southwest. The state covers an area of 52,423 square miles and is home to an estimated 4.9 million people. Alabama’s capital city is Montgomery and its largest city is Birmingham. The geography of Alabama ranges from coastal plains in the south to rolling hills in the north. The Appalachian Mountains run through northern and eastern Alabama, while rivers like the Mobile River flow through much of the state. The Black Belt region stretches across central Alabama and is known for its rich soil, while much of southern Alabama consists of pine forests and swamps. The state also includes numerous lakes and rivers that provide recreational activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. According to allcitycodes, Alabama is divided into 10 area codes. The most populous area code in the state of Alabama is 205, which covers the entirety of Birmingham and its surrounding areas. 205 also serves Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, and Fairfield. The second most populous area code in the state of Alabama is 251, which covers Mobile County and its surrounding areas. 251 also serves Daphne, Prichard, Saraland, and Bay Minette. 334 is the third most populous area code in Alabama and covers Montgomery County and its surrounding areas. 334 also serves Auburn University, Prattville, Selma, Wetumpka, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee National Forest, Valley Grande State Park, and Fort Rucker. 256 covers Huntsville County and its surrounding areas including Decatur and Florence. 659 covers western Birmingham as well as Jasper and Cullman County while 938 serves northern Alabama including Madison County. Additionally, there are three overlay area codes that cover parts of the state: 907 overlays 256; 475 overlays 334; and 271 overlays 938.