Viola, Arkansas facts for kids
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Viola, Arkansas
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Location of Viola in Fulton County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Fulton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 358 |
| • Density | 227.88/sq mi (87.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72583
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-72140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406804 |
Viola is a small town in Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 358 people lived there. This was a small increase from 337 people in 2010.
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Where is Viola Located?
Viola is in the western part of Fulton County. It sits along two main roads, U.S. Routes 62 and 412. These roads go east for 10 miles (16 km) to Salem, which is the county seat. They also go west for 26 miles (42 km) to Mountain Home.
Another road, Arkansas Highway 223, crosses these main routes in the middle of Viola. This highway goes north for 8 miles (13 km) to the Missouri border. It also goes south for 9 miles (14 km) to Bexar. The town of Viola covers about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles) of land.
How Many People Live in Viola?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 381 | — | |
| 2010 | 337 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 358 | 6.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in towns every ten years. In 2020, there were 358 people living in Viola. These people lived in 136 different homes. About 75 of these homes were families.
Learning in Viola
Public Schools
Most students in Viola go to public schools run by the Viola School District. Students can attend school from elementary grades all the way up to high school. They graduate from Viola High School.
Public Library
The Viola Public Library is a great place to find books and learn. It is one of 14 libraries that are part of the White River Regional Library system.
Famous People from Viola
Some interesting people have come from Viola:
- Preacher Roe was a professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Max Sherman was a politician. He served as a state senator in Texas. He also used to be the president of West Texas A&M University.
See also
In Spanish: Viola (Arkansas) para niños
