The West South Central region, is one of the nine Census Bureau Divisions of the United States for statistical and reporting purposes.
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The West South Centralern United States consists of four states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Popular cities in the West South Central region are Houston, Dallas, Austin, Little Rock, New Orleans, Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
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List of West South Central United States with Capitals
| Arkansas | Little Rock | Little Rock, Fort Smith, North Little Rock, Fayetteville and Springdale | 3,011,524 | 52,035 sq mi (134,771 km2) | 57 | 75 |
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| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette and Lake Charles | 4,657,757 | 43,204 sq mi (111,898 km2) | 107.6 | 64 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow and Lawton | 3,959,353 | 68,595 sq mi (177,660 km2) | 56.5 | 77 |
| Texas | Austin | Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and Fort Worth | 29,145,505 | 261,232 sq mi (676,587 km2) | 103.2 | 254 |
West South Central States Facts
| Region Name | West South Central States |
| Country | United States of America |
| U.S. Census Classification | South - West South Central Division |
| States Included | Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Number of States | 4 |
| Total Population (2025 est.) | 41-43 million |
| Total Area | 443,000 sq mi (1.15 million kmē) |
| Most Populous State | Texas |
| Largest City | Houston, Texas |
| Major Cities | Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Little Rock |
| Capital Cities | Little Rock, Baton Rouge, Oklahoma City, Austin |
| Climate | Humid subtropical; semi-arid in western Texas; hot summers and mild winters |
| Major Rivers | Mississippi River, Red River, Arkansas River, Trinity River, Brazos River |
| Major Landforms | Great Plains, Gulf Coastal Plain, river valleys, rolling hills |
| Economic Profile | Energy (oil & gas), agriculture, manufacturing, ports and trade, technology |
| Cultural Significance | Southern traditions, cowboy culture, Cajun & Creole heritage, Native American history |
| Major Tourist Attractions | French Quarter (New Orleans), San Antonio River Walk, Big Bend National Park, Space Center Houston, Hot Springs National Park |
| Time Zones | UTC -6 (Central Time), UTC -7 (Mountain Time - western Texas) |
| Famous For | Oil and gas industry, music, barbecue cuisine, cultural festivals, historic landmarks |