Canute, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Canute, Oklahoma
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Old U.S. Highway 66 in Canute.
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Location of Canute, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Washita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,887 ft (575 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 494 |
| • Density | 782.88/sq mi (302.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73626
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-11650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413161 |
Canute is a small town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located in the western part of Oklahoma. In 2020, about 494 people lived there. Canute is well-known for being a stop along the famous historic road, U.S. Route 66.
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History of Canute
Canute was started in the early 1900s. It was built along the Rock Island Railroad, which is no longer in use today. When cars became popular, Canute became a busy stop on U.S. Route 66. Many businesses opened to serve travelers. These included gas stations, motels, and restaurants.
However, things changed in May 1970. A new highway, Interstate 40, was built. It went around Canute, meaning most travelers no longer drove through the town. This caused many local businesses to close. Also, a nearby military base, Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base, closed around the same time. This also affected the town's economy.
Today, Canute still has some businesses. These include a bank and an auto repair shop on Route 66. There is also a gas station and convenience store. A former governor of Oklahoma, David Walters, was born in Canute.
Geography and Climate
Canute is a small town. According to official measurements, the town covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Canute's Weather
Canute has a climate typical of its region. Here is a look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.9 (9.4) |
54.3 (12.4) |
63.8 (17.7) |
74.1 (23.4) |
81.5 (27.5) |
89.5 (31.9) |
94.8 (34.9) |
93.1 (33.9) |
85 (29) |
74.9 (23.8) |
60.8 (16.0) |
50.5 (10.3) |
72.6 (22.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.6 (−4.7) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
36.3 (2.4) |
46.5 (8.1) |
55.7 (13.2) |
64.5 (18.1) |
68.9 (20.5) |
67.1 (19.5) |
59.5 (15.3) |
48.1 (8.9) |
36.4 (2.4) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
46.8 (8.2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.7 (18) |
1.2 (30) |
2 (51) |
2.1 (53) |
4.6 (120) |
3.9 (99) |
1.9 (48) |
2.9 (74) |
3.3 (84) |
2 (51) |
1.7 (43) |
0.8 (20) |
26.9 (680) |
| Source: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Population Changes in Canute
The number of people living in Canute has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 366 | — | |
| 1940 | 374 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −5.1% | |
| 1960 | 370 | 4.2% | |
| 1970 | 420 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 676 | 61.0% | |
| 1990 | 542 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 524 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 541 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 494 | −8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 524 people living in Canute. The average age of people in the town was 38 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
Canute Public Schools
Canute has its own public school system. It serves students from the town and nearby areas.
Canute Elementary School
Canute Elementary School is located at Third and Walk Street. This school teaches younger students. It serves children from Pre-Kindergarten up to 6th grade. On average, there are about 32 students in each class.
Canute Junior High and High School
Canute Junior High and High School is located at 506 Third Street. The junior high section is for students in 7th through 9th grades. These classes have about 34 students on average. The high school section is for students in 10th through 12th grades. High school classes have about 30 students on average.
See also
In Spanish: Canute (Oklahoma) para niños
