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Tarkio, Missouri
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Tarkio is a city in Tarkio Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,506 at the 2020 census.[4] It was platted in 1880 and incorporated in 1881. The name "Tarkio" is derived from the Meskwaki language meaning "place where walnuts grow".[5] Historically, the economy of the city was based on agriculture and its status as a college town[citation needed].
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Tarkio, Missouri | |
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![]() Location of Tarkio, Missouri | |
Coordinates: 40°26′35″N 95°22′58″W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Atchison |
Township | Tarkio |
Area | |
• Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
• Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,506 |
• Density | 1,085.80/sq mi (419.32/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 64491 |
Area code | 660 |
FIPS code | 29-72340[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2396032[2] |
Website | City website |
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