Cando, North Dakota facts for kids
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Cando, North Dakota
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Business district in Cando
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| Motto(s):
"Duck Hunting Capital Of North Dakota"
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Location of Cando, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Towner |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,117 |
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1,064 |
| • Density | 1,739.88/sq mi (671.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58324
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-11860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035952 |
| Highways | US 281, ND 17 |
Cando (pronounced KAN-doo) is a small city in Towner County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is the main town and administrative center for Towner County, known as the county seat. The city was founded in 1884. In 2020, about 1,117 people lived there.
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History of Cando
Cando was started in 1884. It became the main town for the new Towner County. The city got its name from the "can do" attitude of the early settlers. In 1888, the Great Northern Railway built its tracks to Cando. This helped the town grow.
West of Cando, a group of settlers from Indiana started a community in 1894. They called it Dunkers Colony. Later, this settlement changed its name to Zion. Today, only a cemetery remains from this early community.
Geography of Cando
Cando is located in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.63 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The population of Cando has changed over the years. This table shows how many people have lived in Cando during different census years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 200 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,061 | 430.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,332 | 25.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,111 | −16.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,164 | 4.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,282 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,530 | 19.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,566 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,512 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,496 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,564 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,342 | −14.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,115 | −16.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,117 | 0.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,064 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Education in Cando
Students in Cando attend schools that are part of the North Star Schools district. Before 2008, Cando had its own school district, called the Cando School District. In 2008, it joined with the Bisbee-Egeland School District to form the North Star Schools.
Famous People from Cando
Several well-known people have connections to Cando:
- Dick Armey was a U.S. Congressman. He also served as the House Majority Leader, a very important role in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Dave Osborn was a professional football player. He played as a running back for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Fountain L. Thompson was a U.S. Senator. He lived in Cando for some time.
Climate in Cando
Cando has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means it has big differences in temperature between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
The tables below show the highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in Cando over 110 years.
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See also
In Spanish: Cando (Dakota del Norte) para niños
