Hague, North Dakota facts for kids
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Hague
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Post office in Hague, June 2009
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Location of Hague, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Emmons |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (600 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
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68 |
| • Density | 266.16/sq mi (102.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58542
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-34180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036071 |
Hague is a small city located in Emmons County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 70 people lived there. The city was founded a long time ago, in 1902.
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History of Hague
Hague was started in 1902. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach that area. The community got its name from a famous city called The Hague in the Netherlands. A post office has been open in Hague since it was founded in 1902.
Historic Places to See
There are several important historic places in or near Hague. These sites are special enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some of these include:
- Old St. Mary's Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site
- Wrought-iron cross sites of St. Aloysius Cemetery (Hague, North Dakota)
- Wrought-iron cross sites of St. Mary's Cemetery (Hague, North Dakota)
The St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hague is also notable. It features beautiful artworks by an artist named Count Berthold von Imhoff.
Geography of Hague
Hague is located in North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 183 | — | |
| 1920 | 315 | 72.1% | |
| 1930 | 364 | 15.6% | |
| 1940 | 442 | 21.4% | |
| 1950 | 328 | −25.8% | |
| 1960 | 197 | −39.9% | |
| 1970 | 146 | −25.9% | |
| 1980 | 127 | −13.0% | |
| 1990 | 109 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 91 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 71 | −22.0% | |
| 2020 | 70 | −1.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 68 | −4.2% | |
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Hague's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 71 people living in Hague. These people lived in 35 different homes. About 22 of these homes were families.
The city had about 263 people per square mile. There were 51 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Hague were White.
About 20% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 54%, were married couples living together. The average home had about 2 people. The average family had about 2.45 people.
The average age of people in Hague was 60.5 years old. About 17% of residents were under 18. About 41% of residents were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (52.1%) was male, and 47.9% was female.
Education in Hague
Students in Hague attend schools that are part of the Strasburg Public School District.
Climate in Hague
Hague has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the area experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can sometimes be humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Hague (Dakota del Norte) para niños
