Manila, Arkansas facts for kids
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Manila, Arkansas
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Manila Depot Museum
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Location of Manila in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
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Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
County | Mississippi |
Area | |
• Total | 3.78 sq mi (9.78 km2) |
• Land | 3.78 sq mi (9.78 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
Population
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• Total | 3,682 |
• Density | 974.85/sq mi (376.43/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
72442
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Area code(s) | 870 |
FIPS code | 05-43820 |
GNIS feature ID | 0077588 |
Manila is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,342 at the 2010 census. It was the hometown of World War I sniper Herman Davis. A park in the town honors his memory today.
Geography
Manila is located at 35°52′48″N 90°10′10″W / 35.88000°N 90.16944°W (35.879876, -90.169538).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all land.
The city is likely named after the City of Manila, the 400-year-old capital of the Philippines.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1910 | 562 | — | |
1920 | 971 | 72.8% | |
1930 | 1,226 | 26.3% | |
1940 | 1,248 | 1.8% | |
1950 | 1,729 | 38.5% | |
1960 | 1,753 | 1.4% | |
1970 | 1,961 | 11.9% | |
1980 | 2,553 | 30.2% | |
1990 | 2,635 | 3.2% | |
2000 | 3,055 | 15.9% | |
2010 | 3,342 | 9.4% | |
2020 | 3,682 | 10.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 3,380 | 91.8% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 21 | 0.57% |
Native American | 6 | 0.16% |
Asian | 18 | 0.49% |
Other/Mixed | 116 | 3.15% |
Hispanic or Latino | 141 | 3.83% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,682 people, 1,347 households, and 863 families residing in the city.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Manila has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable people
- Cloria Brown, Missouri state legislator
- Jerry Jaye, singer
- Mel Wright, baseball player and coach
See also
In Spanish: Manila (Arkansas) para niños