Arkabutla, Mississippi facts for kids
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Arkabutla, Mississippi
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 Arkabutla, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Arkabutla, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Tate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 70.67/sq mi (27.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38602
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 692212 |
Arkabutla is a small community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. It's called a "census-designated place," which means it's an area the government counts for population. However, it does not have its own city government. It is also an "unincorporated community," meaning it is not officially a city or town.
Arkabutla is located about 9 miles (14 km) west of Coldwater. It is also about 9 miles (14 km) north of Strayhorn. The community lies close to the dam at Arkabutla Lake, about 4 miles (6 km) south. Even though it's not a city, Arkabutla has a post office. Its zip code is 38602.
The community got its name from a nearby stream. This stream is called Arkabutla Creek.
In 2020, the population of Arkabutla was 285 people.
Who Lives in Arkabutla?
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| 2020 | 285 | — | |
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In 2020, the United States Census counted 285 people living in Arkabutla. Most people living here are White. There are also people who are Black or African American. A small number of residents are Native American. Some people are of mixed races or have a Hispanic/Latino background.
Learning in Arkabutla
Students in Arkabutla attend schools. These schools are part of the Tate County School District.
Famous Faces from Arkabutla
- James Earl Jones, a very famous actor, is from Arkabutla. He is well-known for his powerful voice. He voiced Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King.
