Welcome to Calion ...
The city of Calion is located in Union County<1>.
The location of Calion has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Calion has a population of 445 people<3> (see below for details).
We don't have a date for the establishment of Calion.
Calion is 100 feet [30 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Calion lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Calion is located in the (870) area code.
The ZIP code for Calion: 71724<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Calion had an population of 445 people. This is a decrease of 9.92% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 13.76% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Calion had a population of 494 people. This makes Calion the county's 7th most populous community.
The population of Calion represents 0.02% of the total population of Arkansas (which has 2,915,918 people), making it the state's 275th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 494 people, the population of Calion decreased 4.26% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 516 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Calion.
Communities near Calion ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Calion.
- El Dorado [Union County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for El Dorado
- El Dorado [Union County] lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<6> to the southwest of Calion
- Estimated population in 2019: 17,651 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on El Dorado
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for El Dorado<7>
- Smackover [Union County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smackover
- Smackover [Union County] lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<6> to the west of Calion
- Estimated population in 2019: 1,688 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smackover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Smackover
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smackover<7>
- Hampton [Calhoun County]
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- Hampton [Calhoun County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<6> to the north of Calion
- Estimated population in 2019: 1,258 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Hampton
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampton<7>
- Norphlet [Union County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norphlet
- Norphlet [Union County] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> to the west of Calion
- Estimated population in 2019: 782 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norphlet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Norphlet
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- Strong [Union County]
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- Strong [Union County] lies 18 miles [29 km]<6> to the southeast of Calion
- Estimated population in 2019: 504 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Strong<7>
- Harrell [Calhoun County]
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- Harrell [Calhoun County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<6> to the northeast of Calion
- Estimated population in 2019: 248 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Louann [Ouachita County]
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- Louann [Ouachita County] lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<6> to the west of Calion
- Estimated population in 2019: 151 people
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- Crain City [Union County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crain City
- Crain City [Union County] lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<6> to the southeast of Calion
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crain City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Crain City
- Perdue City [Union County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perdue City
- Perdue City [Union County] lies 5 miles [8 km]<6> to the south of Calion
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perdue City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Perdue City
- Joyce City [Ouachita County]
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyce City
- Joyce City [Ouachita County] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> to the northwest of Calion
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyce City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Joyce City
- Strong [Union County]
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Calion. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Calion.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Calion. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Calion.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Calion. See our Newspapers Page for Calion.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Calion ...
Looking for more information about Calion? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Calion, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Calion.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Calion. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Union County: www.co.union.ar.us/
The official website for State of Arkansas: https://portal.arkansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Arkansas' counties, including Union, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Calion. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Calion - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Calion). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Calion or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Calion) to Point B. If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Calion. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Calion Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Calion. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.3284, Longitude: -92.5384 In this case, the coordinates for Calion have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |