Choctaw County, Oklahoma
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Not to be confused with Choctaw, Oklahoma.
Choctaw County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,204.[1] Its county seat is Hugo.[2]
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Choctaw County | |
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Coordinates: 34°02′N 95°33′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oklahoma |
Founded | 1907 |
Seat | Hugo |
Largest city | Hugo |
Area | |
• Total | 800 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
• Land | 770 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
• Water | 29 sq mi (80 km2) 3.7% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,204 |
• Density | 18/sq mi (6.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
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Formerly part of the Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory, this county was reorganized and redefined in 1907, at the time of Oklahoma statehood. According to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, the name is derived from Chahta, the mythical founder of the Choctaw people.[3] It is part of the area of jurisdiction of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.