Havana Arkansas Map

About Havana, Arkansas

Havana is a locality in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 343. The population density is 205.6 people per km². Havana is located at 35.1112°N, 93.5296°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72842.

Havana unfolds across a landscape where the Ouachita Mountains begin to soften their rugged edges, giving way to rolling hills and fertile bottoms along the Arkansas River. It lies 25.2 miles west-south-west of Russellville, AR (from Russellville, AR: bearing 243°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-north-west of Danville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a gentle warmth, a comforting embrace that seems to settle over the sturdy oaks and pines like a benediction. Roads, etched by generations of travel, meander through fields of emerald green, hinting at the quiet industry that defines this place, while distant ridges, cloaked in a haze of cerulean and violet, stand as silent sentinels to the passing years. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, speaks of resilience and growth, nurturing the crops that have long been the lifeblood of Havana. The history of Havana is a story whispered by the very soil, a narrative of pioneers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the bounty of the Arkansas River. Early settlers, their hands calloused and spirits strong, carved out a living through agriculture, primarily cotton and later timber, establishing a local economy deeply rooted in the natural resources of the region. While the grand pronouncements of larger cities may be absent, a distinctive character persists, a quiet dignity born of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land. The rhythm of life in Havana is one of steady persistence, a gentle ebb and flow that mirrors the nearby waterways, a testament to enduring traditions and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Havana Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Havana, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Havana and Yell County.

Detailed location data for Havana includes the ZIP code (72842), telephone area code (479), county seat of Yell County (Danville), and school district assignment (Western Yell County 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 Havana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.