Lodoga, California facts for kids
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Lodoga
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 Lodoga
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Colusa County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.387 sq mi (8.772 km2) |
| • Land | 3.387 sq mi (8.772 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 184 |
| • Density | 54.33/sq mi (20.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95979
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| FIPS code | 06-42230 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 234181, 2583059 |
Lodoga (also called Ladoga) is a small community in Colusa County, California. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. Lodoga is located at an elevation of 1,237 feet (377 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 184 people lived there.
History of Lodoga
Lodoga once had its own post office. It first opened in 1898. Over the years, it closed and reopened a few times before closing for good in 1954.
The community is located at the southern end of the East Park Reservoir. This reservoir was created when the East Park Dam was built in 1910. The dam, the reservoir, and other water systems nearby were some of the very first projects built by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. This government agency helps manage water resources in the United States.
Who Lives in Lodoga?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 197 | — | |
| 2020 | 184 | −6.6% | |
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According to the 2010 United States Census, Lodoga had a population of 197 people. By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 184.
Most of the people in Lodoga live in family homes. In 2010, there were 98 households in the community. About 18 of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2 people.
The population of Lodoga includes people of all ages. In 2010, about 13% of the people were under 18 years old. A larger group, about 28% of the population, was 65 years old or older. The average age in Lodoga was about 54.5 years.
Most homes in Lodoga are owned by the people who live in them. In 2010, about 80% of the people lived in homes they owned, while the rest lived in rented homes.
See also
In Spanish: Lodoga para niños
