Branson, Missouri
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Branson is a city in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city is situated in Taney County, with a small portion in the west extending into Stone County. Branson is in the Ozark Mountains. The community was named after Reuben Branson, postmaster and operator of a general store in the area in the 1880s.[7] The population was 12,638 at the 2020 census.[8]
Branson, Missouri | |
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 Aerial view from northwest | |
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 Interactive map of Branson | |
| Coordinates: 36°38′37″N 93°13′07″W[3] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Taney, Stone |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Incorporated | April 1, 1912 |
| Named for | Reuben Branson |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Larry Milton [4] |
| Area | |
| • City | 21.50 sq mi (55.69 km2) |
| • Land | 21.35 sq mi (55.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • City | 12,638 |
| • Density | 592.05/sq mi (228.59/km2) |
| • Urban | 14,359 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 65615-65616 |
| Area code | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-07966 [6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0739970 [3] |
| Website | cityofbranson.gov |
Branson has long been a popular destination for vacationers from Missouri and around the country. The collection of entertainment theaters along 76 Country Boulevard (and to a lesser extent along Shepherd of the Hills Expressway), including Dolly Parton's Stampede, has increased Branson's popularity as a tourist destination.