Landa, North Dakota facts for kids
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Landa
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Location of Landa, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
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38 |
| • Density | 539.47/sq mi (207.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58783
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-44700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036116 |
Landa is a small city in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1904. In 2020, the census counted 41 people living there.
Landa's History
Landa began in 1904 because of the Great Northern Railway. The railroad was expanding west in 1903. This helped new towns like Landa start up.
The city was first called Strabane. Later, Norwegian immigrants settled there. They renamed the town Landa. This new name honored Daniel D. Landa and Theodore T. Landa. They were important early settlers in the area.
In the past, Landa was a busy place. It had a bank, a hardware store, and a lumber yard. There was also a hotel and other businesses. Landa officially became a city in 1922. By 1930, its population grew to 140 people.
Where Landa Is Located
Landa is found in Scotia Township. This area is in the northern part of Bottineau County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city is very small. It covers about 0.20 square kilometers (0.08 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People Living in Landa
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 140 | — | |
| 1940 | 149 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 132 | −11.4% | |
| 1960 | 110 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 61 | −44.5% | |
| 1980 | 62 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 38 | −38.7% | |
| 2000 | 28 | −26.3% | |
| 2010 | 38 | 35.7% | |
| 2020 | 41 | 7.9% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 38 | 0.0% | |
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Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 38 people living in Landa. These people lived in 17 different homes. Out of these, 10 were families.
The city had about 475 people per square mile. There were 22 housing units in total. All the people living in Landa were White.
- 17.6% of homes had children under 18.
- 58.8% were married couples living together.
- 35.3% of homes had just one person living there.
- 11.8% had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average home had 2.24 people. The average family had 2.90 people. The median age in Landa was 50 years old.
- 23.7% of residents were under 18.
- 2.6% were between 18 and 24.
- 15.8% were from 25 to 44.
- 36.9% were from 45 to 64.
- 21.1% were 65 years or older.
More males lived in Landa than females. About 57.9% were male, and 42.1% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Landa (Dakota del Norte) para niños
