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Velma is a town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 620 at the 2010 census.

Velma town overview:
Name:	Velma town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Oklahoma
County:	Stephens County
Elevation:	1,043 ft (318 m)
Total Area:	1.36 sq mi (3.53 km²)
Land Area:	1.35 sq mi (3.50 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Total Population:	554
Population Density:	409.46/sq mi (158.06/km²)
ZIP code:	73491
Area code:	580
FIPS code:	4076900
GNISfeature ID:	1099237

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History

A post office was established at Velma, Indian Territory on September 25, 1886. It was named for Velma Dobbins, daughter of a local merchant and longtime resident.

At the time of its founding, Velma was located in Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation.

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Geography

Velma is located at 34°27′9″N 97°40′6″W / 34.45250°N 97.66833°W / 34.45250; -97.66833 (34.452394, -97.668439).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km), all land.

Home of the “Annual Old Settler’s Picnic and Rodeo”, since statehood has been held on the first weekend of August with few interruptions and is known for attracting the best Calf Ropers in the nation.