Tula
Census-designated place in Lafayette County, Mississippi

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.
- 197residents (2020 Census)
- 404 ftelevation · 123 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 52 / sq mipopulation density
- 38949ZIP code
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 had 197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 52 per sq mi (20 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tula at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 197 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.81 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2372° N, 89.3684° W |
| ZIP code | 38949 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2874720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tula
- Paris6.4 mi SW
- Toccopola9.0 mi E
- Thaxton12.1 mi NE
- Randolph12.4 mi E
- Oxford12.4 mi NW
- Taylor12.5 mi W
- University13.1 mi NW
- Water Valley15.8 mi W
- Bruce17.1 mi S
- Algoma19.3 mi E
- Abbeville19.9 mi NW
- Pontotoc20.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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