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Ogallah, Kansas

Ogallah, Kansas
KDOT map of Trego County (legend)
Ogallah is located in Kansas
Ogallah
Ogallah
Ogallah is located in the United States
Ogallah
Ogallah
Coordinates: 38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W / 38.99139°N 99.73222°W / 38.99139; -99.73222[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyTrego
Founded1870s
Named forOglala Lakota tribe
Elevation2,336 ft (712 m)
Population
 • Total28
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67656
Area code785
FIPS code20-52250 [1]
GNIS ID485296 [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.

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
202028
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Ogallah, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. ^ a b "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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