Ogallah, Kansas
Ogallah is an unincorporated community in Trego County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 28.[2] It is located approximately 7 miles east of WaKeeney.
Ogallah, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Trego County (legend) | |
  Ogallah  Ogallah | |
| Coordinates: 38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Trego |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Named for | Oglala Lakota tribe |
| Elevation | 2,336 ft (712 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 28 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67656 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-52250 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 485296 [1] |
History
Ogallah was named for the Oglala Lakota tribe.[3]
The post office was established January 27, 1879.[4]
Geography
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ogallah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ogallah as a census-designated place (CDP).
See also
References
- "Ogallah, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- "Profile of Ogallah, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 30. ISBN 9780974435886.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- Climate Summary for Ogallah, Kansas
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Trego County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Trego County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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