Yellow Bayou, Arkansas facts for kids
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Yellow Bayou, Arkansas
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 Yellow Bayou, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Yellow Bayou, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Chicot |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 58926 |
Yellow Bayou is a small place in Chicot County, Arkansas, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or town. It doesn't have a mayor or its own police department. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads and law enforcement for these areas. Yellow Bayou is one such community in Arkansas.
Where is Yellow Bayou Located?
Yellow Bayou is found in the southeastern part of Arkansas. It sits on the west side of a waterway called Connerly Bayou. It's about 5.5 miles (or 8.8 kilometers) north-northeast of a bigger place called Lake Village. This area is known for its flat land and many waterways.
What is a Bayou?
The word "bayou" might sound a bit unusual! A bayou is a slow-moving stream or a marshy lake. You often find them in flat, low-lying areas, especially in the southern United States. Bayous are usually connected to larger rivers or lakes. They are important for the local environment and wildlife.
