Diaz Arkansas Map

About Diaz, Arkansas

Diaz is a locality in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,337. The population density is 81.5 people per km². Diaz is located at 35.6384°N, 91.2651°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72112.

Diaz lies low, a collection of weathered buildings breathing in the humid air of the Arkansas lowlands. It lies 34.5 miles west-south-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 246°T), and is situated 2.5 miles north-north-east of Newport. The land here is a patient sprawl of fertile soil, a subtle, almost imperceptible swell that hints at ancient rivers long since shifted their courses. Cypress knees, gnarled and moss-bearded, guard the edges of slow-moving creeks, their waters dark with the tannins of fallen leaves. The sky above Diaz is a vast, luminous dome, especially in the late afternoon when the sun, a molten coin, begins its descent, painting the clouds in hues of bruised plum and fading gold, a quiet spectacle that stills the day's work. The lifeblood of Diaz has always been the earth. For generations, its economy has been tied to the rich alluvial soil, yielding crops that feed the wider world. Farmers here understand the deep, dark secrets of the land, coaxing corn and soybeans from its generous embrace. The slow, steady rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of Diaz, a testament to a heritage built on hard work and a deep respect for the natural world. While the larger currents of progress may flow around it, Diaz retains its character, a quiet corner of Jackson County where the echoes of its past mingle with the enduring present.

About This Diaz Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Diaz, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.638412, -91.265128. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Diaz and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Diaz includes the ZIP code (72112), telephone area code (501, 870), county seat of Jackson County (Newport), and school district assignment (Newport School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Diaz is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.