Canalou, Missouri facts for kids
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Canalou, Missouri
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Canalou
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Location of Canalou, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | New Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 782.18/sq mi (302.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63828
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-11026 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393727 |
Canalou is a small city located in New Madrid County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 158 people lived there. The city's ZIP code is 63828.
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History of Canalou
Canalou started in 1902 as a town built for a lumber company. A post office opened in Canalou in 1903. No one knows for sure why the name "Canalou" was chosen for this community.
Geography of Canalou
Canalou is in the northwest part of New Madrid County. It's about one mile from the border of Stoddard County. The city is located on Missouri Route H. It is three miles west of Matthews. Sikeston is nine miles to the northeast.
The United States Census Bureau says that Canalou covers a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Canalou
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 296 | — | |
| 1920 | 477 | 61.1% | |
| 1930 | 359 | −24.7% | |
| 1940 | 419 | 16.7% | |
| 1950 | 438 | 4.5% | |
| 1960 | 447 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 358 | −19.9% | |
| 1980 | 369 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 319 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 348 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 338 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 158 | −53.3% | |
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The population of Canalou has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 338 people living in the city. The population density was about 1690 people per square mile.
Canalou in the Media
The radio show This American Life once featured Canalou. This happened in a segment called "You Can't Go Home Again." It was part of their "Do-Gooders" episode on April 9, 1999.
Famous People from Canalou
- Eddie Lee Jackson was an Illinois state representative. He was born in Canalou.
- Michael Parkes is a well-known artist. He grew up in Canalou.
See also
In Spanish: Canalou (Misuri) para niños
