Nasewaupee, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nasewaupee, Wisconsin
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Location of Nasewaupee, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.1 sq mi (184.2 km2) |
| • Land | 43.1 sq mi (111.5 km2) |
| • Water | 28.1 sq mi (72.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,873 |
| • Density | 43.5/sq mi (16.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-55500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583778 |
| Website | https://www.townofnasewaupee.com/ |
Nasewaupee (pronounced NASS-ə-WAW-pee) is a small town in Door County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,061 people lived there. Some smaller communities are part of Nasewaupee, like Idlewild. You can also find Sherwood Point Light and Potawatomi State Park within the town's borders.
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History of Nasewaupee
The town of Nasewaupee was officially created in 1859. Its name comes from a Menominee chief who used to live in the area. The word "Nasewaupee" itself means "early dawn" or "the time before sunrise" in the Menominee language.
Geography and Land Area
Nasewaupee covers a total area of about 71.1 square miles (184.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 43.1 square miles (111.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 28.1 square miles (72.7 square kilometers), is water. This means that almost 40% of the town's total area is covered by water!
Transportation and Roads
Getting around Nasewaupee is easy with a few important routes:
- The Ice Age Trail runs through Potawatomi State Park, offering a great path for hiking and exploring nature.
- Wisconsin Highway 42 also passes through the town. This highway connects Sturgeon Bay to the northern parts of Door County.
People and Population
In 2000, there were 1,873 people living in Nasewaupee. The town had 778 households and 581 families. On average, there were about 43.5 people living in each square mile.
Many different types of families live in Nasewaupee. About 28% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.2%) were married couples living together.
The people in Nasewaupee are of different ages. About 21% were under 18 years old. Around 16.4% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the town was 43 years old.
Climate and Weather
The climate in Nasewaupee, specifically near Greenwood Swamp, has different temperatures throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the average high and low temperatures in Celsius, along with the average rainfall in millimeters:
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See also
In Spanish: Nasewaupee (Wisconsin) para niños
