Polk County, Arkansas
Polk County is a county of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,662.[1] The county seat is Mena.[2] Polk County was founded on November 30, 1844, and named for James Polk, 11th President of the United States (1845–1849).
Polk County | |
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 Polk County Courthouse in Mena | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Arkansas | |
 Arkansas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°30′07″N 94°14′27″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Arkansas |
| Founded | November 30, 1844 |
| Named for | James K. Polk |
| Seat | Mena |
| Largest city | Mena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 862 sq mi (2,230 km2) |
| • Land | 858 sq mi (2,220 km2) |
| • Water | 4.8 sq mi (12 km2) 0.6%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2016) | 20,173 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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| Cities | Map of Arkansas highlighting Polk County | |
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