Maza, North Dakota facts for kids
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Maza, North Dakota
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Location of Maza, North Dakota
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| Country |  United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Towner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km2) |
| • Land | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5 |
| • Density | 0.6/sq mi (0.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58324
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-38980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036156 |
Maza is a place in Towner County, North Dakota, in the United States. It used to be a small city. In the year 2000, only 5 people lived there.
Maza was started in 1893. It was officially a city until 2002. After that, it became an "unincorporated community." This means it no longer had its own city government. Instead, the area is now managed by the surrounding Maza Township. Maza shares a ZIP code (58324) with the nearby city of Cando.
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History of Maza
Maza began to grow when a railroad line was built through the area. This made it easier for people and goods to travel.
Early Days and Post Office
A post office opened in Maza in 1893. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1964.
What's in a Name?
The community of Maza was likely named after "maize." Maize is another word for corn. This suggests that corn farming might have been important in the area.
Maza's Location and Size
Maza is located in North Dakota. In 2000, the total area of Maza was about 9.1 square miles. Most of this area was land. About 0.9 square miles was water.
Who Lived in Maza?
The number of people living in Maza changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 70 | — | |
| 1940 | 66 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 82 | 24.2% | |
| 1960 | 31 | −62.2% | |
| 1970 | 20 | −35.5% | |
| 1980 | 21 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 12 | −42.9% | |
| 2000 | 5 | −58.3% | |
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Population in 2000
In 2000, only 5 people lived in Maza. These 5 people made up 3 households. A household is a group of people living together. Two of these households were married couples. One household was a single person.
All five residents were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 52 years. There were two women and three men living in Maza at that time.
Money and Living in Maza
The average income for a household in Maza was $38,750 per year. The average income per person was $39,000. No one in Maza was living below the poverty line in 2000.
