Arapahoe, Wyoming facts for kids
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Arapahoe, Wyoming
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St. Stephen's Mission Church on the Wyoming Wind River Reservation features cultural designs by Arapaho artist Raphael Norse.
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Location of Arapahoe, Wyoming
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 Arapahoe, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.8 sq mi (72.1 km2) |
| • Land | 27.6 sq mi (71.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,003 ft (1,525 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,656 |
| • Density | 59.49/sq mi (22.968/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82510
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-03000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584915 |
Arapahoe (which is Hinono'ei in the Arapaho language) is a special kind of community in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government. In 2010, about 1,656 people lived there.
A long time ago, in 1884, a Catholic mission was started in Arapahoe. The beautiful St. Stephen's Mission Church, which is close to Arapahoe, is part of this historic mission.
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Where is Arapahoe Located?
Arapahoe is found in the middle part of Fremont County. It's in the southeastern section of the Wind River Indian Reservation. This reservation is home to Native American tribes.
Arapahoe is also quite close to Riverton. Riverton is the biggest city in Fremont County. If you travel northeast from Arapahoe, it's about 8 miles (13 kilometers) to Riverton.
Arapahoe's Size
The total area of Arapahoe is about 27.8 square miles (72.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 27.6 square miles (71.6 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
What's the Weather Like?
Arapahoe has a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
Who Lives in Arapahoe?
In the year 2000, there were 1,766 people living in Arapahoe. Most of the people living there were Native American.
Many households in Arapahoe had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost four people. The community is quite young, with many people under the age of 25.
Schools in Arapahoe
Most students in Arapahoe go to schools managed by Fremont County School District #38. A smaller part of the community is served by Fremont County School District #25.
A special school called St. Stephens Indian School is also in Arapahoe. This school is connected to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which helps support Native American communities.
See also
In Spanish: Arapahoe (Wyoming) para niños
