Portland (community), Dodge County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Portland, Wisconsin
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 Portland (community), Dodge County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Portland (community), Dodge County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Dodge and Jefferson |
| Towns | Portland and Waterloo |
| Elevation | 250 m (810 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571810 |
Portland is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it has a name and people live there, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village would. Instead, it's managed by the larger areas around it.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that isn't officially part of any city or town. It might have a name and a post office. But it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. The local services, like roads or police, are usually handled by the county government.
How Portland is Governed
Portland is special because it's split between two different areas. Part of Portland is in the town of Portland in Dodge County. The other part is in the town of Waterloo in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. This means that depending on where you are in Portland, you might be under the rules of a different local government.
Where is Portland Located?
Portland is found in the state of Wisconsin. It's in the central part of the United States. Its exact location is at 43 degrees north latitude and 88 degrees west longitude. This helps people find it on a map.
Elevation and Time Zone
The community of Portland is about 810 feet above sea level. This is its elevation. It is located in the Central Time Zone. This means it follows Central Standard Time (CST) during most of the year. During daylight saving time, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).
