Manila, Arkansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Manila, Arkansas
City
Manila Depot Museum
Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Country	United States
State	Arkansas
County	Mississippi
Area
• Total	3.78 sq mi (9.78 km2)
• Land	3.78 sq mi (9.78 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	243 ft (74 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,682
• Density	974.85/sq mi (376.43/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	72442
Area code(s)	870
FIPS code	05-43820
GNIS feature ID	2405008

Manila is a city located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,682 people lived there. This was an increase from 3,342 people in 2010. Manila is known as the hometown of Herman Davis, a famous sniper from World War I.

History of Manila

Manila started as a camp for herdsmen in the late 1860s. A man named John Needham set it up. By the late 1890s, a small community grew there. It was called "Cinda" after the sister of an early postmaster.

In 1901, the community officially became a city. They chose the name "Manila" to honor a big naval victory. This was when Commodore George Dewey won the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898. This battle happened during the Spanish–American War.

Railroad and Museum

In the early 1900s, a train line reached Manila. This was the Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad. Later, it became part of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway. In 1910, the Manila Depot was built. This old train station is now a museum. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.

Herman Davis Memorial

In 1925, a special memorial was built in Manila for Herman Davis. He was a local hero from World War I. In 1953, this memorial became a state park. The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism helps take care of it.

Geography of Manila

Manila is in the northwestern part of Mississippi County. It is in a flat area of Arkansas called the Arkansas Delta. The city is located where two main roads meet: Arkansas Highway 18 and Arkansas Highway 77. It is about 9 miles (14 km) south of the border with Missouri. The city covers about 3.8 square miles (9.78 square kilometers) of land.

Natural Surroundings

Manila is part of the St. Francis Lowlands area. This region is mostly flat farmland today. It also has sandy areas and sunken lands from big earthquakes that happened in 1811–1812. Many natural waterways here have been changed to straight channels. This has caused some loss of homes for water animals and plants. The Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge is just east of Manila. This refuge protects some of the original forests that used to cover this area.

Population of Manila

According to the 2020 United States census, Manila had 3,682 people living in the city. There were 1,347 households and 863 families. Most of the people living in Manila were White (non-Hispanic).

Transportation in Manila

Manila has its own public airport called the Manila Municipal Airport. Its code is MXA. It is located about 2 nautical miles (4 km) northeast of the city center. The City of Manila owns and operates this airport.

Climate in Manila

The weather in Manila has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. Manila has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.

Famous People from Manila

• Cloria Brown, a state legislator from Missouri
• Herman Davis, a famous World War I sniper
• Jerry Jaye, a singer
• Wayne Wagner, a state legislator and mayor
• Mel Wright, a baseball player and coach

See also

In Spanish: Manila (Arkansas) para niños