Ash Flat, Arkansas facts for kids
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Ash Flat, Arkansas
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Location of Ash Flat in Fulton County and Sharp County, Arkansas.
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 Ash Flat, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| Counties | Sharp, Fulton | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.32 sq mi (16.36 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.32 sq mi (16.36 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,137 | |
| • Density | 180.05/sq mi (69.52/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
72513
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| Area code(s) | 870 | |
| FIPS code | 05-02470 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403116 | |
Ash Flat is a small city located in the state of Arkansas, in the United States. It is split between two counties: Fulton County and Sharp County. In 2021, about 1,109 people lived there.
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Ash Flat's History
Ash Flat was started in 1856. The town got its name from a group of ash trees that grew nearby.
In 1967, the government of Arkansas decided that Ash Flat would be the only "county seat" for Sharp County. A county seat is like the main town where the county government offices are located. Before this, two other towns, Hardy and Evening Shade, shared this title.
Geography of Ash Flat
Ash Flat is located at specific coordinates: 36.231107 degrees North and 91.609163 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 15.9 square kilometers (or 6.1 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Ash Flat's Population
The number of people living in Ash Flat has changed over the years. In 1940, there were 315 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,137 people.
Who Lives in Ash Flat?
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,137 people living in Ash Flat. Most of the people living in Ash Flat are White (about 90%). There are also smaller groups of people who identify as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Ash Flat
Some well-known people have come from Ash Flat:
- Gordon Carpenter - He won a gold medal in basketball at the Olympics.
- Preacher Roe - He was a professional baseball player in the major leagues.
Education in Ash Flat
Students in Ash Flat attend schools that are part of the Highland School District. This district operates Highland High School. The Highland district was created in 1962 when the Ash Flat School District and the Hardy School District joined together.
In 2001, Ozarka College opened a campus in Ash Flat, offering college courses to local students.
See also
In Spanish: Ash Flat para niños
