Kanauga, Ohio facts for kids
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Kanauga, Ohio
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 Kanauga, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Kanauga, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Gallia |
| Townships | Gallipolis, Addison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 185 |
| • Density | 640.14/sq mi (246.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 39-39564 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628907 |
Kanauga is a small community in Gallia County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 185 people lived there.
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Kanauga's History
Kanauga got its own post office way back in 1896. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down sometime in the 1960s. No one is quite sure where the name 'Kanauga' came from. Its meaning is a bit of a mystery!
Where is Kanauga?
Kanauga is located in the eastern part of Gallia County. Most of it is in the northeast corner of Gallipolis Township. A small part also reaches north into Addison Township.
To the south, Kanauga is next to the city of Gallipolis. To the east, it borders the Ohio River. This big river forms the border between Ohio and West Virginia. Right across the river is the city of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. This is also where the Kanawha River flows into the Ohio River.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 35 goes through the southern part of Kanauga. This highway crosses the Ohio River on the Silver Memorial Bridge. If you go east on US-35, it's about 37 miles (60 km) to Teays Valley, West Virginia. If you head northwest, it's about 62 miles (100 km) to Chillicothe.
Ohio Route 7 also passes through the middle of Kanauga. This route goes northeast about 52 miles (84 km) to Parkersburg, West Virginia. If you go southwest on Route 7, it's only about 4 miles (6 km) to the center of Gallipolis. The city of Huntington, West Virginia, is about 43 miles (69 km) southwest via Route 7.
Land and Water
The total area of Kanauga is about 0.32 square miles (0.83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers). This water part is the western side of the Ohio River.
People of Kanauga
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| 2020 | 185 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Kanauga was 185 people. This number comes from the United States Census. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.
See also
In Spanish: Kanauga (Ohio) para niños
