Falun, Kansas facts for kids
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Falun, Kansas
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Location within Saline County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Saline |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 83 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67442
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-22900 |
| GNIS ID | 476938 |
Falun is an unincorporated community in southwestern Saline County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 83. It lies southwest of Salina and northwest of Lindsborg at the intersection of Forsse Road and Hedberg Road, about 7.5 miles west of Interstate 135 highway, or about 8 miles west of Assaria. It lies next to an abandoned railroad.
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History
The first post office in Falun was established in 1870.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 83 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Falun as a census-designated place (CDP). Also, this community is a part of the Salina micropolitan area.
Education
The community is served by Smoky Valley USD 400 public school district.
Notable people
- U. Alexis Johnson (1908-1997), United States diplomat was born in Falun.
See also
In Spanish: Falun (Kansas) para niños
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