Newton County, Arkansas
Newton County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,330.[1] The county seat is Jasper.[2] It was founded on December 14, 1842.
Newton County | |
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![]() Boxley Valley in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas | |
![]() Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 35°56′08″N 93°13′19″W | |
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Founded | December 14, 1842 |
Named for | Thomas Willoughby Newton |
Seat | Jasper |
Largest city | Jasper |
Area | |
• Total | 823 sq mi (2,130 km2) |
• Land | 821 sq mi (2,130 km2) |
• Water | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) 0.3%% |
Population | |
• Estimate (2016) | 7,936 |
• Density | 10/sq mi (4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 3rd, 4th |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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