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Explore this Alabama Map to know everything you want to know about the twenty-second state of the US. Learn about Alabama’s location in the USA, geography, official seal, flag, climatic conditions, time zones, area codes, zip codes, etc. Also, learn about its major cities, location of the capital city, history, national parks, hiking trails, FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), and others.
About Alabama
The US State of Alabama is the 22nd state in the United States. On December 14, 1819, it was admitted to the Union. The nickname of the State of Alabama is:
- The Yellowhammer State
- The Heart of Dixie
- The Cotton State
Montgomery is Alabama’s capital. Charleston is the largest city. While Huntsville is the most extensive metro, Greater Birmingham is the largest urban area. English is this state’s official language. Around 95% of the population speaks English, followed by Spanish (about 3%). In the US, Alabama is the 24th most populous state. Check Key Facts of Alabama for more interesting facts.
Alabama Flag
The current design of Alabama’s flag was adopted on February 16, 1895.
The Alabama flag’s design includes:
- A white background.
- A crimson cross of St. Andrew across the flag over the white background. The cross bars should be at least 6 inches (152.4 mm) broad. They must extend across the flag diagonally.
Alabama State Symbols
Alabama’s official government emblem is the Great Seal of the State of Alabama. William Wyatt Bibb, the Alabama Territory’s first governor, designed this seal in 1817. The Alabama Legislature adopted this seal officially in 1939.
The Great Seal of the State of Alabama is circular. Design of the seal features:
- The word “Alabama” is written near the circle’s edge.
- The term “Great Seal” is written on the opposite side at the same distance from the circle’s edge.
- A map of the state of Alabama (showing the principal rivers) is at the seal’s center.
Alabama Location
Alabama Location Map shows the exact location of the US state of Alabama on the United States map. This map shows the US state’s boundaries, neighboring countries, and oceans.
The State of Alabama is spread across the southeastern region of the USA. It shares its border with:
- Tennessee (in the north)
- Georgia (in the east)
- Florida and the Gulf of Mexico (in the south)
- Mississippi (in the west)
Alabama’s precise location (latitude and longitude) is 30°11′ N to 35° N Latitude and 84°53′ W to 88°28′ W Longitude.
Alabama History
Paleo-Indians were the first inhabitants of this place, now called Alabama. They used to roam this land area around 10,000 years back. From 1000 ce to 1450, people belonging to the Mississippian culture used to live in Alabama. The native Americans who used to live here were the Cherokee, the Chickasaw, the Choctaw, and the Creek.
Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to land here. In 1540, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto led an exploration team to the area now known as Alabama. In several places, the French built multiple settlements in the early 1700s. France gave away Alabama to the British in 1763.
The Spaniards captured mobile during the American Revolution lasted from 1775 to 1783. The British troops surrendered to the US Army in 1783. However, the US forces captured Mobile from the Spaniards in 1813. In 1819, Alabama attained statehood and was admitted to the Union as the 22nd state of the US.
Almost all the Native American tribes (except the Muscogee) signed treaties with the US government and gave their land to the white settlers. The Muscogee tribe resisted the advance of the white settlers, leading to the Creek War from August 1813 to March 1814. All major tribes moved to the Mississippi River’s west by 1839.
Major civil rights protests took place in Alabama, including the Selma to Montgomery march, the Birmingham Campaign, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott (after Rosa Parks got arrested for not leaving her seat on a bus).
Alabama Geography
Alabama is spread across a total area of 52,419 sq mi (135,765 sq km), where 50,744 sq mi (131,426 sq km) is land area and 1,675 sq mi (4,338 sq km) is water area. It is the 30th largest state in the United States in terms of size.
Cheaha Mountain is the highest elevation point at 2,407 feet (733.7 m). The state’s lowest point is the Gulf of Mexico. Alabama, Chattahoochee, Tennessee, and others are the major rivers in Alabama. The major lakes in Alabama are Guntersville Lake, Neely Henry Lake, Wheeler Lake, Wilson Lake, Pickwick Lake, and many more.
Alabama has five distinct landforms:
- East Gulf Coastal Plain is the most dominant landform in the US. Except for the Black Belt Prairie, this terrain covers around 2/3rd of Alabama. East Gulf Coastal Plain extends from Alabama’s northern part to almost the border of Tennessee.
- Varying landscapes are there in this plain. Low lying and swampy terrain around Mobile in the southwest part of the state.
- Tough grass grows in the pine forests in the wiregrass section of the landform in southeast Alabama. Nowadays, this part of the plain is widely used for farming.
- Hilly landform is found in the northern parts of this landform in the state. Due to the presence of pine forests, this area is also known as the Central Pine Belt.
- Between the East Coastal Plain’s northern and southern regions, a path is cut by the Black Belt Prairie.
- The Piedmont Upland: This landform features sandy valleys, ridges, and low-lying hills. It is situated in Alabama’s eastern central section. Along the highest elevation point in Alabama, the Cheaha Mountain, iron ore, coal, marble, and limestone are found.
- The Appalachian Ridge and Valley: This landform features fertile limestone valleys and sandstone ridges. The Appalachian Ridge and Valley is situated on the northwest side of the Piedmont Upland. You’ll find abundant limestone, iron ore, and coal in this terrain.
- Cumberland Plateau: This plateau is also known as the Appalachian Plateau. In the northeast part of the state, the rolling terrain, as well as the flat areas, rises to 1,800 feet (548.6 m) above sea level. As you move to the southwest, the slope moves down to around 500 feet (152.4 m) above sea level and meets the East Gulf Coastal Plain.
- Highland Rim: It is also called the Low Interior Plateau, which is situated in the northwestern corner of the state. Cotton, corn, and hay are grown on the farms along the Tennessee River valley in this terrain. Check this Alabama Topographic Map to learn more.
Learn about the location of mountain peaks, rivers, lakes, the state capital, state boundary, ocean, and neighboring states from this Physical Map of Alabama.
Alabama Counties
Alabama has 67 counties, which are equivalent to counties. Baldwin County is the largest county, and Etowah County is the smallest county. Check the Alabama County Map to learn more about the location and boundaries of different counties in the state.
Alabama Area Codes
The area codes in the US State of Alabama are:
The Alabama Area Codes Map helps you locate a particular area code. You can also use it to learn more about the area code boundary, county and state boundaries, and state capital.
Alabama Zip Codes
There are 641 active zip codes in Alabama in 2022. Some of the best zip codes to live in the state include 35803, 35741, 35824, 35223, 35756, 36830, and many more. You can locate a particular zip code’s location, boundary, state boundary, and state capital with the help of the Alabama Zip Codes Map.
Alabama Major Cities
Learn about the state’s major cities from this Alabama cities map. It also helps you to know the exact location of the state capital, other cities, state boundaries, neighboring states and oceans, and many more. Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville and Alabama’s most prominent cities are many more. Check out the Map of Alabama Cities for more details.
Alabama Airports
The busiest airports in Alabama are Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, Huntsville International Airport, Mobile Regional Airport, etc. Check the location of different airports in the state on the Alabama Airports Map. This map also shows Alabama’s state and country boundaries, cities, the state capital, neighboring states, and oceans.
Alabama National Park and Trails
Alabama has nine national parks. Around 1,279,753 visitors visit these national parks annually. Major national parks in the State are Little River Canyon National Preserve, Russell Cave National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, and others.
In Alabama, you can enjoy 807 recreational trails (hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, and other adventurous trails). Walls of Jerico Trail, Cave Creek Trail from Cheaha Trailhead, Sougahoagdee Falls, etc., are some of Alabama’s most popular hiking routes.
Check out the National Parks in Alabama Map to get a clear idea about the locations of different national parks, monuments, preserves, etc.
Alabama Time Zones
The time zone in most of Alabama is UTC−06:00 (Central). Its Summer (DST) time zone is UTC−05:00 (CDT). The time zone in the Phenix City area is UTC−05:00 (Eastern). Its Summer (DST) time zone is UTC−04:00 (EDT).
Alabama Climate
The climatic condition in Alabama is categorized as temperate. It is characterized by hot summers but mild winters. Copious precipitation takes place throughout the year. The annual level of precipitation is around 56 inches (1,420 mm).
The average yearly temperature in most parts of the state hovers around 64 °F (18 °C). Lesser temperature is experienced at higher altitudes. While the southern counties get an average yearly temperature of 67 °F (19 °C), the northern counties get an average yearly temperature of 60 °F (16 °C).
In summer, the temperature may occasionally rise to 100 °F (38 °C). While the average summer temperature revolves around 79 °F (26 °C), the average winter temperature revolves around 48 °F (9 °C).
FAQs on Alabama
FAQ #1: What Time Zone Is Alabama?
Ans: Most of Alabama’s time zone is UTC−06:00 (Central). Its Summer (DST) time zone is UTC−05:00 (CDT). The time zone in the Phenix City area is UTC−05:00 (Eastern). Its Summer (DST) time zone is UTC−04:00 (EDT).
FAQ #2: What Is The Capital Of Alabama?
Ans: Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.
FAQ #3: What Is Alabama Known For?
Ans: Alabama is known as the Civil Rights Movement’s birthplace, long history of civil rights struggles, southern hospitality, beautiful beaches of the gulf coast, peanuts, and various tourist attractions like USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and the Civil Rights Historic District, Gulf State Park, U.S. Space, and Rocket Center, and many more.
FAQ #4: Does It Snow In Alabama?
Ans: Snowfall is rare in Alabama. Every winter, a dusting of snow is experienced on the northern side of Montgomery. Every few years, heavy snowfall takes place moderately.
FAQ #5: Who Is The Governor Of Alabama?
Ans: Republican Party’s kay Ivey is the incumbent Governor of Alabama in 2022. He assumed the office as the 54th Governor of Alabama on April 10, 2017.
FAQ #6: What Is The Population Of Alabama?
Ans: Alabama’s population in 2022 is estimated to be 5.05 million, making it the twenty-fourth populous state in the USA.
FAQ #7: What Is The State Bird Of Alabama?
Ans: Northern flicker (belonging to the woodpecker family) is Alabama’s state bird.
FAQ #8: When Did Alabama Become A State?
Ans: On December 14, 1819, Alabama became a state.
FAQ #9: How Many Counties Are In Alabama?
Ans: There are 67 counties in Alabama.
FAQ #10: What is the Largest College in Alabama?
Ans: The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa is the largest college in Alabama. The largest two-year college in the state is Birmingham’s Jefferson State Community College.