Washita County, Oklahoma

county in Oklahoma, United States

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.

Washita County
Washita County Courthouse in 2015
Washita County Courthouse in 2015
Map of Oklahoma highlighting Washita County
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Map of the United States highlighting 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

Geography change

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

References change

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