Tula

Census-designated place in Lafayette County, Mississippi

Aerial view of Tula, Mississippi
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Tula is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lafayette County, Mississippi, with 197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 404 ft (123 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paris, 6.4 miles SW.

About Tula

Tula is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Tula is located on Mississippi Highway 331 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west-southwest of Toccopola.

Tula is a name either (sources vary) derived from the Chickasaw language meaning "rock", or a transfer from Tula, in Russia.

Per the 2020 Census, the population was 197.

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Tula, MS population

Tula had 197 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census197
Density52 per sq mi (20 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Tula at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyLafayette County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population197 (2020)
Land area3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates34.2372° N, 89.3684° W
ZIP code38949
Census code (GEOID)2874720

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Tula

What county is Tula in?

Tula is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.

What is the population of Tula, MS?

197 people lived in Tula at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Tula, MS?

The ZIP code of Tula is 38949.

What is the elevation of Tula?

404 feet (123 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Tula?

Paris (6.4 mi), Toccopola (9.0 mi), Thaxton (12.1 mi), Randolph (12.4 mi), Oxford (12.4 mi).

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