Penalosa, Kansas facts for kids
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Penalosa, Kansas
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Location within Kingman County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Kingman |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Named for | Spanish explorer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18 |
| • Density | 180/sq mi (66.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67035
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-55225 |
| GNIS ID | 2396176 |
Penalosa is a small city located in Kingman County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, a count showed that only 18 people lived there.
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History of Penalosa
Penalosa started out with a different name: Lotta. It was founded around 1885. In 1887, the city was renamed Penalosa. This new name honored a Spanish explorer.
Geography of Penalosa
Penalosa is a very small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of Penalosa
The population of Penalosa has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 128 | — | |
| 1940 | 118 | −7.8% | |
| 1950 | 71 | −39.8% | |
| 1960 | 84 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 32 | −61.9% | |
| 1980 | 31 | −3.1% | |
| 1990 | 21 | −32.3% | |
| 2000 | 27 | 28.6% | |
| 2010 | 17 | −37.0% | |
| 2020 | 18 | 5.9% | |
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Penalosa Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 17 people living in Penalosa. These people lived in 10 different homes. About half of these homes were families. The city had 15 housing units in total.
All the people living in Penalosa in 2010 were White. The average age of residents was 55.5 years old. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old.
Education in Penalosa
Students in Penalosa attend schools managed by the Cunningham–West Kingman County USD 332 public school district.
