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Ogallah, Kansas

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Ogallah, Kansas
KDOT map of Trego County (legend)
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyTrego
Area
 • Total
143.9 sq mi (372.7 km2)
 • Land143.8 sq mi (372.5 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
2,290 ft (698 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total
214
 • Density1.5/sq mi (0.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67656
Area code785
FIPS code20-52250[1]
GNIS feature ID0485296[2]

Ogallah is an unincorporated community in Trego County, Kansas, United States.

History

Ogallah was named for the Oglala Lakota tribe.[3]

The post office was established January 27, 1879.[4]

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Heim, Michael (2007). Exploring Kansas Highways. p. 30.
  4. ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Ogallah, Kansas