Wauhillau, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Wauhillau, Oklahoma
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Location within Adair County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Adair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.81 sq mi (25.41 km2) |
| • Land | 9.77 sq mi (25.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 307 |
| • Density | 31.42/sq mi (12.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 40-79150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584395 |
Wauhillau is a small community located in Adair County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population data. It is not an official town or city. In 2020, about 307 people lived in Wauhillau.
Where is Wauhillau?
Wauhillau is in the western part of Adair County. It is a rural area, meaning it has a lot of open land and fewer buildings. Oklahoma State Highway 51 runs along the northeastern edge of this community.
Wauhillau is about 11 miles (18 km) west of Stilwell. Stilwell is the county seat, which means it is the main town in Adair County. Wauhillau is also about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Tahlequah. Tahlequah is in Cherokee County.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places like Wauhillau. The total area of Wauhillau is about 9.8 square miles (25.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
About 9.77 square miles (25.31 square kilometers) is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water. This means that water makes up less than half a percent of Wauhillau's total area.
Who Lives in Wauhillau?
This section talks about the people who live in Wauhillau. This information is gathered during a census, which counts everyone living in the country.
Population Changes
The population of Wauhillau has changed over time. In 2010, the census counted 345 people living there. By the 2020 census, the population was 307 people. This shows a slight decrease in the number of residents.
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| 2020 | 307 | — | |
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