Bonita, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bonita, Kansas
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 Bonita, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Bonita, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Johnson |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 20-07950 |
| GNIS ID | 479559 |
Bonita is a small, unincorporated community located in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county. Bonita is found at specific geographic coordinates: 38°48′40″N 94°48′53″W / 38.81111°N 94.81472°W.
A Look Back at Bonita's History
What's in a Name?
The name "Bonita" comes from the Spanish language. In Spanish, "Bonita" means "beautiful." It's a lovely name for a community!
Post Office Days
For many years, Bonita had its own post office. This post office opened in 1880, which was a long time ago! It helped people send and receive mail in the community. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1934.
