Durant, Oklahoma OK Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Durant is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 13,549 at the 2000 census. Durant was ranked as the fastest growing rural city in Oklahoma in 2004, having the fastest growth rate outside of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas. Today, the city is ranked as one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Less than ten miles away, Lake Texoma has between 8-10 million tourists every year and is the 12th largest lake in the United States, and also one of the largest reservoirs in the country, contributing to Durant's economic and population growth.

Durant is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University and also the Headquarters of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, though the historic capital building is in Tuskahoma.

Durant is located in a region named Texoma, and also Texomaland, because of its short distance from Lake Texoma. Durant can also be classified as being in Southeastern Oklahoma, and/or South Central Oklahoma, and also Lake Country.

Higher Education: Durant is home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University, which has about 4,000 enrolled students.

CareerTech: Durant is also home to the Kiamichi Technology Center, which has eight other locations in Southeastern Oklahoma. Kiamichi is part of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

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