Oran Missouri Map

About Oran, Missouri

Oran is a locality in Scott County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,033. The population density is 417.0 people per km². Oran is located at 37.0851°N, 89.6554°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63771.

Oran unfolds across a landscape where the Missouri Bootheel's rich, alluvial soil meets the gentle rise of the surrounding terrain, a place where cultivated fields stretch towards a horizon often softened by the hazy embrace of late summer. It lies 17.0 miles south-south-west of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 206°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south of Chaffee. The air here, particularly in the humid breath of an afternoon, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the sweet, distant perfume of ripening crops, a subtle sweetness that clings to everything. The sky above Oran is a vast canvas, its blues deepening into bruised purples and fiery oranges as dusk settles, painting the quiet streets in hues of amber and rose. The very stillness of the place, broken only by the low hum of distant machinery or the call of a lone bird, suggests a deep, patient connection to the land, a quiet understanding between the people and the earth they work. The history of Oran is written in the very contours of its existence, a story shaped by the fertile crescent of the Mississippi River basin. Its economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, thrives on the bounty of corn, soybeans, and cotton, a cycle of planting and harvest that has defined the rhythm of life for generations. The legacy of early settlers, drawn by the promise of this rich land, is still palpable in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that lines the main thoroughfares, structures that have weathered countless seasons. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of Oran resides in its close-knit community, a place where the shared endeavor of cultivating the land fosters a quiet resilience and a deep sense of belonging, a distinct character forged in the crucible of rural life.

About This Oran Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oran, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.08505, -89.655364. 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 Oran and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Oran includes the ZIP code (63771), telephone area code (816), county seat of Scott County (Benton), and school district assignment (Oran R-III 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 Oran is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.