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Cuba, North Dakota
Cuba, North Dakota is located in North Dakota
Cuba, North Dakota
Cuba, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Barnes
Elevation
1,352 ft (412 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 701
GNIS feature ID 1033844

Cuba is a small, unincorporated community located in Barnes County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes or buildings that are part of a larger county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own official city or town government. Imagine a neighborhood that isn't officially part of a city. That's kind of what an unincorporated community is.

How are Unincorporated Areas Governed?

  • Instead of having a mayor or a city council, these areas are governed by the larger county they are in.
  • For Cuba, North Dakota, this means Barnes County is responsible for services like roads, law enforcement, and other public needs.
  • Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

Where is Cuba, North Dakota?

Cuba is found in the state of North Dakota. This state is in the upper Midwest region of the United States. It is known for its wide-open spaces and agricultural areas.

Location Details

  • Cuba is specifically located within Barnes County.
  • The community sits at an elevation of about 412 meters (1,352 feet) above sea level.
  • Its coordinates are 46 degrees, 49 minutes, 17 seconds North and 97 degrees, 51 minutes, 45 seconds West.
  • The area uses the Central Time Zone (CST) during standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT) during daylight saving time.
  • The telephone area code for Cuba is 701.
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