Located in the Parish of Concordia and the extreme eastern central part of the state, the eastern boundary being the beautiful Mississippi River across from Natchez, Mississippi.<br> Vidalia is the parish seat of Concordia Parish and towns in the parish include: Ferriday, Monterey, and Clayton. There are over two million people within a 100 mile radius, Vidalia being the hub of the wheel. The larger cities surrounding Vidalia are Monroe, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, in Louisiana and Natchez, Jackson, Vicksburg, McComb and Brookhaven in Mississippi. <br> There are several lakes, rivers and bayous in the area offering excellent swimming, skiing, boating and fishing. Ideally a "Sportsman Paradise," with beautiful sites for homes and camps. Lake Concordia (1000 acre) and Lake St. John (2100 acre), both oxbow lakes of the Mississippi River, contain good numbers of largemouth bass, crappie, bluegills, bream and hybrid stripes. The Natchez - Vidalia area enjoys complete seasonal cycles with pleasant spring and fall seasons. Winter months are usually mild with cold spells of short duration, with an average temperature of 80 degrees. Average rainfall is 57.43 inches a year. The Town of Vidalia has an approximate population of 4,953 and Concordia Parish has an approximate population of 20,828 based upon 1990 census figures.