Washita County, Oklahoma

Washita County
Washita County Courthouse in 2015
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°17′N 98°59′W / 35.29°N 98.99°W / 35.29; -98.99
Country United States
State Oklahoma
Founded1891
Named forWashita River
SeatNew Cordell
Largest cityNew Cordell
Area
 • Total1,009 sq mi (2,610 km2)
 • Land1,003 sq mi (2,600 km2)
 • Water5.6 sq mi (15 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,924
 • Density11/sq mi (4.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd

Washita County is a county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2020, 10,924 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is New Cordell. It was formerly in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma.

Geography

The county has a total area of 1,009 square miles.

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Washita County, Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2024.