Carthage, Mississippi
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The city of Carthage is the county seat of Leake County, Mississippi, United States.[2] The population was 5,075 at the 2010 census.
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Carthage, Mississippi | |
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Coordinates: 32°44′29″N 89°32′6″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Leake |
Government | |
• Mayor | Laurie Henderson |
Area | |
• Total | 9.34 sq mi (24.19 km2) |
• Land | 9.29 sq mi (24.07 km2) |
• Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,901 |
• Density | 527.39/sq mi (203.63/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 39051 |
Area code | 601 |
FIPS code | 28-11780 |
GNIS feature ID | 0668123 |
Website | www |
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Carthage is home to the Carthage Historic District including the Leake County Courthouse, a Mississippi Landmark. The largest chicken processing plant in the world is located in Carthage.