Alva, Oklahoma

Alva is a city in and the county seat of Woods County, Oklahoma, United States, along the Salt Fork Arkansas River. The population was 4,945 at the 2010 census. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is located in Alva.

Alva, Oklahoma
City
Location of Alva within Oklahoma
Coordinates: 36°48′21″N 98°40′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyWoods
Incorporated1893 (1893)
Named forAlva Adams
Government
  TypeCouncil-manager
  MayorMayor Kelly Parker
  City managerStephen Ford
Area
  Total6.30 sq mi (16.33 km2)
  Land6.30 sq mi (16.33 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,345 ft (410 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total5,028
  Density797.46/sq mi (307.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
73717
Area code580
FIPS code40-01800
GNIS ID2409690
Websitealvaok.org
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