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Manitou, Oklahoma
Location of Manitou, Oklahoma
Location of Manitou, Oklahoma
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Tillman
Area
 • Total 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Land 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,250 ft (380 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 171
 • Density 544.59/sq mi (210.10/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73555
Area code(s) 580
FIPS code 40-46150
GNIS feature ID 2412943

Manitou is a small town located in Tillman County, Oklahoma, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 171 people.

Manitou is special because it includes the former town of Siboney. Siboney became part of Manitou on January 28, 1907.

Exploring Manitou's Location

Manitou is a small town with a total area of about 0.81 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land.

Nearby Natural Features

Lake Frederick is a body of water located about seven miles east of Manitou. It's a great spot for outdoor activities.

Manitou's Population Over Time

The number of people living in Manitou has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 267
1920 335 25.5%
1930 323 −3.6%
1940 258 −20.1%
1950 293 13.6%
1960 269 −8.2%
1970 308 14.5%
1980 322 4.5%
1990 244 −24.2%
2000 278 13.9%
2010 181 −34.9%
2020 171 −5.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Manitou?

According to the census from the year 2000, there were 278 people living in Manitou. The town is home to a mix of different people. Many families live here, and some households have children.

The average age of people in Manitou in 2000 was about 25 years old. This means there were many young people living in the town at that time.

Getting Around Manitou

Manitou is connected to other places by important roads and is near a few airports.

Main Roads

U.S. Route 183 runs through Manitou. This is a major road that helps people travel to and from the town. Also, State Highway 5C starts here.

Airports Near Manitou

If you need to fly, there are a few options:

  • Frederick Regional Airport: This airport is about 11 miles south of Manitou. It has a long paved runway.
  • Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport: For commercial flights, this airport is about 38 miles east of Manitou.
  • Will Rogers World Airport: This is a larger airport located in Oklahoma City, about 121 miles northeast of Manitou.

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