Mena, Arkansas

Mena, Arkansas
Polk County Courthouse in Mena
Motto: 
"Where good things happen!"
Location of Mena in Polk County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 34°35′10″N 94°14′23″W / 34.58611°N 94.23972°W / 34.58611; -94.23972
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyPolk
Government
  MayorSeth Smith
Area
  Total
6.93 sq mi (17.96 km2)
  Land6.89 sq mi (17.84 km2)
  Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
1,171 ft (357 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,589
  Density811.29/sq mi (313.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC−06:00 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP Code
71953
Area code479
FIPS code05-45170
WebsiteCity of Mena Arkansas

Mena (/ˈmnə/ MEE-nə) is a city in and the county seat of Polk County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 5,558 as of the 2020 census. Mena is included in the Ark-La-Tex socio-economic region. Surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest, Mena is a gateway to some of the most visited tourist attractions in Arkansas.