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Manila, Arkansas
Manila Depot Museum
Manila Depot Museum
Location of Manila in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Location of Manila in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
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
 (2020)
 • 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
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 / 35.88000; -90.16944 (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
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

Manila racial composition
Race Number Percentage
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

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