Calion, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calion, Arkansas
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Aerial view of Calion
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Location of Calion in Union County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.38 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 429 |
| • Density | 400.19/sq mi (154.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71724
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-10600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403970 |
Calion is a small city in Union County, Arkansas, United States. It is known as a "second-class city." In 2010, the population was 494 people. By 2020, it had 429 residents.
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History of Calion
Calion grew into a town because of the Ouachita River Lock and Dam. This important structure was finished in 1916 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The town officially became a city in 1921. Its name, Calion, is a mix of two county names. It takes the first three letters from Calhoun County and the last three letters from Union County.
Geography and Location
Calion is located in Arkansas. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.3 square miles (3.38 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 1.0 square mile (2.78 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.60 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of Calion is covered by water.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Calion has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 924 | — | |
| 1940 | 712 | −22.9% | |
| 1950 | 536 | −24.7% | |
| 1960 | 544 | 1.5% | |
| 1970 | 535 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 638 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 558 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 516 | −7.5% | |
| 2010 | 494 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 429 | −13.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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In the year 2000, there were 516 people living in Calion. The average age of people in the city was 40 years old.
Climate in Calion
The weather in Calion is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold.
This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Education for Students
Students in Calion attend schools within the Smackover-Norphlet School District. This district operates Smackover High School.
Before 2014, Calion was part of the Norphlet School District. That district had Norphlet Elementary School and Norphlet High School. In May 2014, the two school districts merged. The Norphlet School District joined with the Smackover School District.
Images for kids
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The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8, south-east of Calion, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
See also
In Spanish: Calion para niños
