Rietbrock, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Rietbrock
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Rietbrock Municipal Building, Poniatowski
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Location of the Town of Rietbrock
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.8 sq mi (87.6 km2) |
| • Land | 33.8 sq mi (87.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 981 |
| • Density | 29.02/sq mi (11.199/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-67950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584036 |
The Town of Rietbrock is a small community in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's part of the larger Wausau area. Rietbrock is famous for something special: it's one of only four places in the world where the 45th parallel north and the 90th meridian west cross paths. This spot is often called a "45x90 point." In 2010, about 981 people lived here. You can also find the small communities of Poniatowski and Schnappsville within the town.
Geography of Rietbrock
The Town of Rietbrock covers an area of about 33.8 square miles (87.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
The Special 45x90 Point
One of the most interesting things about Rietbrock is its unique location. The Marathon County Park Commission has placed a special marker here. This marker shows the exact spot where the 45th parallel north and the 90th meridian west meet.
Think of it this way:
- The 45th parallel north is exactly halfway between the equator and the North Pole.
- The 90th meridian west is a quarter of the way around the world from the Prime Meridian.
This means the 45x90 point in Rietbrock is the exact center of the northern half of the Western Hemisphere. It's a cool place to visit and stand right in the middle of this important geographical spot!
People of Rietbrock
In 2000, there were 927 people living in the Town of Rietbrock. Most of the people living here were White. About 43.9% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples.
The average age of people in Rietbrock in 2000 was 33 years old. About 32% of the population was under 18. This shows it's a community with many families and young people.
See also
In Spanish: Rietbrock (Wisconsin) para niños
