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Nicut, Oklahoma
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 Nicut, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Nicut, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Sequoyah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.32 sq mi (42.27 km2) |
| • Land | 16.19 sq mi (41.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 286 |
| • Density | 17.66/sq mi (6.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 918 & 539 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584386 |
Nicut is a small, unincorporated community located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, which means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for gathering population data. In 2020, about 286 people lived there.
History of Nicut
The community of Nicut was not always known by its current name. It was first called Vrona. The name changed to Nicut on December 16, 1925, when its post office was renamed.
The name "Nicut" comes from "nigh cut," which means a shortcut. This shortcut was a road leading to the nearby town of Muldrow. The post office in Nicut eventually closed on November 30, 1954.
Geography of Nicut
Nicut is located in eastern Oklahoma. The U.S. Census Bureau measures the total area of the community. Nicut covers about 16.3 square miles (42.27 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land. About 16.19 square miles (41.94 square kilometers) is land. A small part of the area is water. This water area is about 0.13 square miles (0.32 square kilometers).
Population of Nicut
The population of Nicut is counted by the U.S. Census Bureau. This count helps us understand how many people live in the area. In 2010, the population of Nicut was 360 people.
The most recent count was in 2020. At that time, the population of Nicut was 286 people. This shows a decrease in the number of residents over ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Nicut (Oklahoma) para niños
