| Coordinates | 38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Trego |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Named for | Oglala Lakota tribe |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Elevation | 2336 ft |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 28 |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| 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.
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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- ^ "Profile of Ogallah, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived November 22, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. 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 27 June 2014.
- ^ Climate Summary for Ogallah, Kansas