Conway, Arkansas

city in and county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Conway is a city in the US state of Arkansas. About 64,000 people live there and it is the 8th biggest city in the state. Most of its jobs are in technology, education, and retail. Its nickname is "City of Colleges" because three colleges are in it. It is home to the University of Central Arkansas and Hendrix College.

Conway, Arkansas
Part of Conway's Downtown
University of Central Arkansas
Hendrix College
Hendrix Village
Donaghey Hall
College of Business
Southwestern Energy Offices
Clockwise from top: Toad Suck Square, Hendrix College, Donaghey Hall, SWN Offices, College of Business, Hendrix Village, University of Central Arkansas
Flag of Conway, Arkansas
Official seal of Conway, Arkansas
Nickname: 
City of Colleges
Location of Conway in Faulkner County.
Location of Conway in Faulkner County.
Conway, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
Location of Conway in Arkansas and the United States
Conway, Arkansas is located in the United States
Conway, Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°05′14″N 92°27′12″W / 35.08722°N 92.45333°W / 35.08722; -92.45333
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Faulkner
MSACentral Arkansas
CSALittle Rock-North Little Rock
Founded1872
IncorporatedOctober 16, 1875
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • City46.51 sq mi (120.47 km2)
 • Land46.26 sq mi (119.81 km2)
 • Water0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)  0.54%
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population
 • City64,134
 • Rank7th in Arkansas
 • Density1,386.38/sq mi (535.28/km2)
 • Metro
734,622[4] (US: 76th)
 • CSA
905,847[6] (US: 60th)
DemonymConwegian
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
72032-72035
Area code501
FIPS code05-15190
GNIS feature ID2404119[5]
Major airportClinton National Airport (LIT)
WebsiteCity of Conway

References

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  1. "Office of the Mayor". City of Conway. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  2. "City Council". City of Conway. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
  3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  4. "Metropolitan Statistical Area". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 21, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  5. 5.0 5.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Conway, Arkansas
  6. "Combined Statistical Area". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
  7. "QuickFacts: Conway city, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2023.