Modena, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Modena, Wisconsin
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Town hall
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Location of Modena, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 354 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (3.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-53450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583733 |
Modena (say "moh-DEE-nuh") is a small town located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, in the United States. A town in Wisconsin is like a local government area.
In 2010, the town had 354 people living there. Part of another small community called Urne is also found within Modena.
Geography and Location
Modena is located in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Buffalo County.
The total area of the town is about 93.4 square kilometers (36.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 93.0 square kilometers (35.9 square miles). A small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
Population and People
In 2000, there were 318 people living in Modena. The town had about 8.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Modena were White. About 28.4% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in Modena was 41 years old.
Notable People from Modena
Modena has been home to some interesting people:
- Orlando Brown was a farmer and a legislator. A legislator is someone who makes laws.
- Schuyler F. Otteson was an educator, meaning he worked in education, like a teacher or school leader.
