Manila Arkansas Map
Explore Manila, Arkansas, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Manila, Arkansas
| City | Manila |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Mississippi County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.880073 |
| Longitude | -90.167039 |
| Population | 3,682 |
| Density | 378.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 72442 |
| Area Code | 501 |
| County Seat | Blytheville |
| School District | Manila School District |
About Manila, Arkansas
Manila is a locality in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,682. The population density is 378.5 people per km². Manila is located at 35.8801°N, 90.1670°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Manila is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 72442.Manila occupies a flat, expansive stretch of the Mississippi Delta where the horizon pulls the sky down to meet the dark, fertile earth. It lies 14.3 miles west-southwest of Blytheville, AR (from Blytheville, AR: bearing 257°T), and is situated 16.4 miles northwest of Osceola. Ditch Number 17 cuts a straight, purposeful line through the landscape, acting as a quiet artery for the surrounding fields that define the visual rhythm of the region. The air here carries a heavy, humid weight, particularly as the sun begins to dip toward the horizon, turning the dust of the plains into a soft, glowing amber. A few miles to the east, the basin known as Big Lake holds the stillness of the lowland, while the distant Chickasawba Mound rises just enough to remind the traveler of the subtle shifts in this otherwise level terrain.
History in Manila remains anchored to the productivity of the soil and the resilience of those who labor upon it. Herman Davis State Park preserves a quiet corner of local memory, honoring a soldier whose life reflects the unpretentious character of the region. The economy relies on the steady pulse of agriculture, where the seasonal cycle of planting and harvest dictates the tempo of daily existence. Life in Manila moves with a deliberate, measured cadence, free from the frantic noise of larger urban centers, shaped instead by the simple, enduring demands of the land and the quiet persistence of the people who call this flat, honest prairie home.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Herman Davis State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 175° S
- Manila City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 041° NE
- Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.1 mi, 129° SE · 22k acres
- Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 3.1 mi, 050° NE · 2,280 acres
- Big Lake (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 114° SE
- Shady Grove Church (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 115° SE
- Hornersville Swamp Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.7 mi, 021° N
- Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 005° N
- Hulk-46 Memorial (Monument) — 12.7 mi, 064° NE
- Saint Francis Sunken Lands (State Conservation Area) — 12.7 mi, 290° W
- Linebacker 2 Memorial (Monument) — 12.7 mi, 065° NE
- Blytheville Youth Sportsplex (Local Recreation) — 13.9 mi, 070° E
- Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.7 mi, 130° SE · 43k acres
- Johnny Cash Boyhood Home (Attraction) — 20.0 mi, 193° S
- Dyess Colony Museum (Museum) — 20.2 mi, 188° S
- Pentecostal Church (Historic Ruins) — 22.1 mi, 193° S
- Fort Pillow (State Park) — 24.1 mi, 138° SE
- John Sappington Marmaduke Memorial Sign (Attraction) — 24.4 mi, 330° NW
- Jones outdoor Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 24.8 mi, 014° N
- Arkansas State University Museum (Museum) — 28.8 mi, 265° W
- Doughboy Statue (Public Artwork) — 30.3 mi, 265° W
- Hemingway-Pfieffer Museum (Museum) — 35.0 mi, 357° N
- Pfeiffer Museum (Museum) — 35.0 mi, 357° N
- Dyer County Historical Society (Museum) — 45.1 mi, 076° E
- The Crossing Amphitheater (Theatre) — 49.4 mi, 145° SE
- Sky High Ride & Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 50.5 mi, 173° S
- Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge (Nature Reserve) — 50.9 mi, 055° NE
- Crosstown Arts (Gallery) — 51.0 mi, 170° S
- Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 62.4 mi, 348° N · 1.5M acres
- Irish Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 77.5 mi, 317° NW · 17k acres
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About This Manila Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manila, Arkansas. Coordinates: 35.880073, -90.167039. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Manila includes the ZIP code (72442), telephone area code (501), county seat of Mississippi County (Blytheville), and school district assignment (Manila School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
