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Map of West South Central States, United States

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The West South Central region, is one of the nine Census Bureau Divisions of the United States for statistical and reporting purposes.

Map of West South Central States, USA

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The West South Centralern United States consists of four states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Popular cities in the West South Central region are Houston, Dallas, Austin, Little Rock, New Orleans, Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

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List of West South Central United States with Capitals

ArkansasLittle RockLittle Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Fayetteville and Springdale3,011,52452,035 sq mi (134,771 km2)5775
LouisianaBaton RougeNew Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and Lake Charles4,657,75743,204 sq mi (111,898 km2)107.664
OklahomaOklahoma CityOklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow and Lawton3,959,35368,595 sq mi (177,660 km2)56.577
TexasAustinHouston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Fort Worth29,145,505261,232 sq mi (676,587 km2)103.2254

West South Central States Facts

Region NameWest South Central States
CountryUnited States of America
U.S. Census ClassificationSouth - West South Central Division
States Included Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
Number of States4
Total Population (2025 est.)41-43 million
Total Area443,000 sq mi (1.15 million km²)
Most Populous StateTexas
Largest CityHouston, Texas
Major Cities Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Little Rock
Capital Cities Little Rock, Baton Rouge, Oklahoma City, Austin
Climate Humid subtropical; semi-arid in western Texas; hot summers and mild winters
Major Rivers Mississippi River, Red River, Arkansas River, Trinity River, Brazos River
Major Landforms Great Plains, Gulf Coastal Plain, river valleys, rolling hills
Economic Profile Energy (oil & gas), agriculture, manufacturing, ports and trade, technology
Cultural Significance Southern traditions, cowboy culture, Cajun & Creole heritage, Native American history
Major Tourist Attractions French Quarter (New Orleans), San Antonio River Walk, Big Bend National Park, Space Center Houston, Hot Springs National Park
Time Zones UTC -6 (Central Time), UTC -7 (Mountain Time - western Texas)
Famous For Oil and gas industry, music, barbecue cuisine, cultural festivals, historic landmarks

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