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Arbela, Missouri
City limits of Arbela, Missouri
City limits of Arbela, Missouri
Location of Arbela, Missouri
Location of Arbela, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Scotland
Area
 • Total 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Land 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
679 ft (207 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 24
 • Density 266.67/sq mi (103.49/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
63432, 63442
Area code(s) 660
FIPS code 29-01576
GNIS feature ID 2397434

Arbela is a small village located in Scotland County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, a count of its people showed that 24 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.

History of Arbela

Arbela was first planned out and given the name "North Perryville" in 1858. This means its streets and lots were drawn on a map.

When the Keokuk & Western Railroad arrived some years later, the town was re-mapped. At this time, its name was changed to Arbela. The name "Arbela" comes from a famous ancient battle. In this battle, Alexander the Great won a big victory against the Persian Army.

Geography of Arbela

Arbela is a very small village. It covers about 0.23 square kilometers of land. This is equal to about 0.09 square miles. The village has no water areas within its borders. It is entirely made up of land.

People of Arbela

The number of people living in Arbela has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 144
1890 122 −15.3%
1900 169 38.5%
1910 131 −22.5%
1920 121 −7.6%
1930 106 −12.4%
1940 90 −15.1%
1950 87 −3.3%
1960 70 −19.5%
1970 70 0.0%
1980 67 −4.3%
1990 40 −40.3%
2000 40 0.0%
2010 41 2.5%
2020 24 −41.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Arbela in 2010

In 2010, there were 41 people living in Arbela. These people lived in 20 different homes. Out of these homes, 13 were families.

The average age of people in the village was about 49.5 years old. Some residents were under 18 years old. Others were older, with some being 65 years or older. There were slightly more females than males living in Arbela at that time.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Arbela (Misuri) para niños

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