Ogallah, Kansas

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Ogallah, Kansas
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Ogallah
Coordinates: 38°59′29″N99°43′56″W / 38.99139°N 99.73222°W / 38.99139; -99.73222 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Trego
Founded1870s
Named for Oglala Lakota tribe
Elevation
[1]
2,336 ft (712 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total28
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]

Ogallah is a census-designated place (CDP) in Trego County, Kansas, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 28. [2] It is located approximately 7 miles east of WaKeeney.

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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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020 28
U.S. Decennial Census

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Ogallah, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. 1 2 "Profile of Ogallah, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  3. Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 30. ISBN   9780974435886.
  4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
  5. Climate Summary for Ogallah, Kansas

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