Ogallah, Kansas
Coordinates38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyTrego
Founded1870s
Named forOglala Lakota tribe
Unit prefImperial
Elevation2336 ft
Population as of2020
Population total28
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Time zone (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code67656
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]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Profile of Ogallah, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived November 22, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. 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 27 June 2014.
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Ogallah, Kansas

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