Mena

Also known as Mena, Arkansas, Mena, AR

city in Polk County, Arkansas, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Arkansas
County: Polk
Mayor: Seth Smith
Total: 6.93 sq mi (17.96 km )
Land: 6.89 sq mi (17.84 km )
Water: 0.042 sq mi (0.11 km )
Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m)
Estimate 2025: 5,607
Density: 811.3/sq mi (313.26/km )
Time zone: UTC−06:00 ( Central (CST) )
Summer dst: UTC−05:00 (CDT)
Fips code: 05-45170

Article

Mena (/ˈmiːnə/ MEE-nə) is a city in and the county seat of Polk County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 5,589 as of the 2020 census. Mena is located in the U.S. Interior Highlands. Surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest, Mena is a gateway to some of the most visited tourist attractions in Arkansas.

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