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Manilla, Indiana
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Location of Manilla in Rush County, Indiana.
Location of Manilla in Rush County, Indiana.
Country United States
State Indiana
County Rush
Township Walker
Area
 • Total 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Land 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
889 ft (271 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 230
 • Density 1,017.70/sq mi (393.80/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46150
Area code(s) 765
FIPS code 18-46422
GNIS feature ID 2629874

Manilla is a small community located in Walker Township, Rush County, Indiana, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the government counts for population. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.

History of Manilla

Manilla has an interesting past. It was first established in 1836. At that time, it had a different name: Wilmington.

How Manilla Got Its Name

The name Manilla most likely comes from Manila, which is the capital city of the Philippines. This shows a connection to a faraway place.

Manilla's Post Office

A post office has been operating in Manilla since 1840. This means people in the community have been sending and receiving mail for a very long time.

Population of Manilla

The population of a place tells us how many people live there. This information is gathered during a special count called a census.

Manilla's Latest Population Count

According to the 2020 United States Census, Manilla had a population of 230 people.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 230
U.S. Decennial Census
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