Watonga, Oklahoma
Watonga: City in Oklahoma
About
Watonga is a city located in the county of Blaine in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,111 and a population density of 481 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,842 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Watonga
Population : | 2,842 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
County : | Blaine County |
Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
Area : | 10.62 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,516 feet / 462 meters |
Capital city : | Watonga is capital of Blaine County |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 15:17:51 (2nd November 2024) |
Postal code : | 73772 |
Density : | 267 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -79.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Watonga is located at 35°50'41"N 98°24'47"W (35.8447700, -98.4131300).
Watonga map
- Official Website
Official website of Watonga
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Watonga decreased by 79.84% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 5,111 | - | census |
2011 | 2,970 | -72.09% | estimation process |
2012 | 3,001 | 1.03% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,987 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,999 | 0.4% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,966 | -1.11% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,920 | -1.58% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,878 | -1.46% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,854 | -0.84% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,841 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,842 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Watonga (8)
People born in Watonga, including actor Clarence Nash, basketball player Byron Houston, percussionist and music educator Russell Hartenberger, .
List
- Patrick Sherrill (American mass murderer; perpetrator of the Edmond post office shooting) he was born in 13/11/1941
- Jim Lookabaugh (American football player and coach (1902-1982)) he was born in 16/06/1902
- Robert J. Helberg (American engineer) he was born in 01/01/1906
- Guy Lookabaugh (American football and basketball coach, wrestler, wrestling coach (1896-1981)) he was born in 26/05/1896
- Trevon Hartfield (basketball player (1991-)) he was born in 17/11/1991
Schools in Watonga
College & universities near Watonga, OK
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
375656 | Chisholm Trail Technology Center | Omega (OK) | 73764-6335 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Watonga, OK
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
GUT | Guthrie, OK | 409 West Oklahoma Ave. | RAIL |
OKC | Santa Fe Depot | 100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd. | RAIL |
NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Watonga
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Watonga Post Office | Watonga (OK) | 73772 |
Other cities in Blaine County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Blaine County , OK.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Geary | 1,272 | City in Oklahoma, United States of America |
Okeene | 1,137 | City in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Hydro | 937 | Human settlement in Oklahoma, United States of America |
Canton | 587 | Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States |
Longdale | 263 | Human settlement in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Hitchcock | 114 | Human settlement in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Greenfield | 92 | Town in Blaine County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Watonga distances to largest Oklahoma cities