Municipal Government
Arkansas municipalities are divided into three categories based on population.
- City of the First Class: 2500+ population
- City of the Second Class: 500-2,499 population
- Incorporated Town: 499 or fewer population
Arkansas does not use villages or civil townships as possible designations for its minor civil divisions. In Arkansas, a municipality may extend into multiple counties.
Read more about this topic: List Of Cities And Towns In Arkansas
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