Southside, Alabama

Southside
Sunset over the Coosa River in Southside
Mottoes: 
Rich in Hospitality and Genuine Southern Character, The Loveliest Village on the Coosa
Southside
Southside
Coordinates: 33°54′02″N 86°01′20″W / 33.90056°N 86.02222°W / 33.90056; -86.02222
Country United States
State Alabama
CountiesEtowah
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total
19.27 sq mi (49.92 km2)
 • Land19.11 sq mi (49.49 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
Elevation
545 ft (166 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,426
 • Density493.3/sq mi (190.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35907
Area code256
FIPS code01-71832
GNIS feature ID2405499
Websitewww.cityofsouthside.com

Southside is a city located in Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is included in the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. It incorporated in 1957. As of the 2020 census, Southside had a population of 9,426. It is located 8 to 12 miles (13 to 19 km) south of downtown Gadsden.