Konawa, Oklahoma
City · Population 1,246 · #181 in Oklahoma
About Konawa
Konawa is a small town in southern Oklahoma, home to 1,246 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Konawa holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 951 residents per square mile.
📰 Konawa News Today
- Dock Perry, Jr. Obituary (2026) - McLoud, OK - Swearingen Funeral Home - Konawa Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Investigation under way after concealed phones found trying to record in Konawa girls' locker room koco.com · Dec 17
- State auditor reports financial mismanagement in Konawa by former city officials KOKH · Nov 6
- Obituary for Charles Wayne Gladden Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home · Feb 7
- Forensic audit reveals City of Konawa mismanagement of funds KFOR · Nov 7
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What Makes Konawa Unique
- The only place in America named Konawa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Konawa
- KONAWA ES
- KONAWA HS
- Konowa Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,246
Rank in state#181 of 591
Land area1.31 sq mi
Density951/sq mi
Coordinates34.9579, -96.7538