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Ogallah, Kansas
KDOT map of Trego County (legend)
Ogallah, Kansas is located in Kansas
Ogallah, Kansas
Ogallah, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Ogallah, Kansas is located in the United States
Ogallah, Kansas
Ogallah, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Trego
Founded 1870s
Named for Oglala Lakota tribe
Elevation
2,336 ft (712 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 28
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67656
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-52250
GNIS ID 485296

Ogallah is an unincorporated community in Trego County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 28. It is located approximately 7 miles east of WaKeeney.

History

Ogallah was named for the Oglala Lakota tribe.

The post office was established January 27, 1879.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ogallah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 28
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ogallah as a census-designated place (CDP).

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