Ozarks

The Ozarks in Arkansas are part of the mountains, as well as being considered a region in north-central and southern Missouri.
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is a city of 87,000 people in the and the Ozarks Region of . It is home for the main campus of the University of Arkansas, and has many characteristics of a college town, including many bars, restaurants and specialty stores.

is a city in and counties in the U.S. state of . The population was 84,161 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Arkansas.

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is a city of 51,000 people in the Northwest region of . Widely known as the home to the corporate headquarters of retail giant Walmart, the city was noted by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the "Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012".

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is a city in , United States. The population was 69,908 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 75,639 in 2024, making it the sixth-most populous city in the state.

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is in the Ozarks region of . It has the unfortunate distinction of being labeled as the most racist town in the United States.

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is a city of 13,000 people in the southern Ozark Mountains of near the northern state border with Missouri. It is the center of the Twin Lakes area, with Norfork Lake 15 minutes to the east and Bull Shoals Lake 20 minutes to the northwest.

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is the largest city in and the county seat of , , United States, 80 miles northeast of , the state capital.

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is in the Ozarks region of . Its location in the scenic Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas makes it a worthwhile destination and many visitors return time & time again.

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is a city in , United States. The population was 5,682 at the 2020 census. making it the largest city in Carroll County. Along with , it is one of the two county seats of Carroll County.

is a city in , Arkansas, United States. The population was 30,102 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 33,274 in 2024. The community has taken advantage of the natural setting within the Springfield Plateau of the since first established in 1917 as a summer resort destination.

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is a city of 1,200 people in the Ozarks region of . Flippin is 7 mi NE of .

is a city of 17,000 people in the Ozarks region of . is known for its efforts to preserve and revitalize the city's historic downtown and as a promoter of the arts via Sager Creek Arts Center and the John Brown University campus and art gallery.

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is a small town in the Ozarks region of . While there is not much for the traveller, it can provide a meal if you are passing through the area.

is a quaint resort town in the of , with eclectic dining and shopping, art galleries and local crafts. The massive Beaver Lake is just outside of town.

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in northern is an unpolluted and free-flowing river in the heart of the . It has both swift water and calm stretches on its 132 mi course. Buffalo River became the nation’s first National River in 1972.

, located in the picturesque Arkansas Ozarks region, is a town steeped in rich history and natural beauty. Renowned as the site of the pivotal Battle of during the American Civil War, the area now hosts one of the best-preserved battlefields in the United States, the National Military Park.

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is a city in , . The population was 929 at the time of the 2020 census and is home to , one of the largest natural springs in the world. The location is renowned for its trout fishing.

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Scenic and quaint are two words that well describe . Located in Newton County, the small town is surrounded by the natural beauty where the nation's first national river, the Buffalo, begins to flow.

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is a city of 7,000 people in the Ozarks region of . Though the origin of its name in part has to do with some springs that existed to the east of the town, it's fairly safe to say that Greers Ferry Lake is its main calling card today.

is in the Ozarks region of . Located on the shore of Lake, it's a resort town with a lot to offer.

is a city in southern , , United States. The population was 365 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the region.

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is the 2nd oldest city in and counties in the U.S. state of . The population was 770 in 2024.

is a city in , , United States. It was founded in 1968. The population was 821 as of the 2020 Census.

is a city in northern , United States. As of the 2020 census, had a population of 4,301. The community is located in the and was founded by Italian settlers in 1898.

is a city in and counties in the northern part of the . The population was 2,108 at the 2020 census.

Ozarks

Latitude of center
35.8523° or 35° 51′ 8″ north
Longitude of center
-93.4775° or 93° 28′ 39″ west
Elevation
2,021 feet (616 metres)
Geo­Names ID
11102653
Wiki­data ID
Q14228427
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Vietnamese—“Ozarks” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Ozarks”
  • Vietnamese: “cao nguyên Ozark tại Arkansas”

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