Saline County, Arkansas
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Saline County (/sə.ˈliːn/ suh-LEAN) is located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 123,416.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Benton.[2] Saline County was formed on November 2, 1835, and named for the salt water (brine) springs in the area, despite a differing pronunciation from saline. Until November 2014, it was an alcohol prohibition or dry county.
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Saline County | |
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Coordinates: 34°39′04″N 92°40′54″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
Founded | November 2, 1835 |
Seat | Benton |
Largest city | Benton |
Area | |
• Total | 730 sq mi (1,900 km2) |
• Land | 724 sq mi (1,880 km2) |
• Water | 6.9 sq mi (18 km2) 0.9% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 123,416 |
• Density | 170/sq mi (65/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | www |
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Saline County is included in the Central Arkansas region.