Tontitown Arkansas Map

About Tontitown, Arkansas

Tontitown is a locality in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,425. The population density is 123.7 people per km². Tontitown is located at 36.1779°N, 94.2335°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72762.

Tontitown rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where the Ozark foothills begin their gentle descent, their contours softened by a verdant cloak of mature oaks and maples. It lies 5.9 miles west of Springdale, AR (from Springdale, AR: bearing 264°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-west of Fayetteville. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries a damp, earthy perfume, a testament to the rich, dark soil that defines this corner of Washington County. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, seems to slant at a peculiar angle, illuminating the occasional weathered barn and the meandering county roads that stitch the scattered homesteads together. It's a place where the horizon feels both expansive and intimately close, the sky a vast canvas above the rounded shoulders of the land. The story of Tontitown is deeply intertwined with the legacy of Italian immigrants who, in the late 19th century, sought refuge and opportunity in this fertile ground. They brought with them a profound connection to the earth, establishing a vibrant agricultural community that continues to thrive. The annual Grape Festival, a tradition stretching back decades, stands as a joyous celebration of this heritage, drawing crowds to sample the fruits of their labor and the sweet, concentrated essence of the region. While the economy has diversified, the spirit of cultivation, of coaxing bounty from the soil, remains a palpable undercurrent, evident in the roadside produce stands and the quiet pride of those who call Tontitown home.

About This Tontitown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tontitown, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.177856, -94.23354. 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 Tontitown and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Tontitown includes the ZIP code (72762), telephone area code (479), county seat of Washington County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Springdale 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 Tontitown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.