Rosalia, Kansas facts for kids
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Rosalia, Kansas
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Post office, fire station, ACA Allertor (2012)
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 Rosalia, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Rosalia, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Platted | 1883 |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 149 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67132
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-61100 |
| GNIS ID | 2629173 |
Rosalia is a small community in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP) because the government counts its population for statistics. In 2020, about 149 people lived there. Rosalia is located about 12 miles (19 km) east of El Dorado.
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History of Rosalia
Rosalia was officially marked out on a map, or platted, in 1883. The town got its name from its very first postmaster, who named it after his wife.
Music in the Flint Hills
In 2014 and 2018, a special outdoor music event called Symphony In The Flint Hills took place near Rosalia. This event featured a symphony orchestra playing music in the beautiful Flint Hills. In 2014, more than 7,000 people came to enjoy the music.
Geography and Climate
Rosalia is located at 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W / 37.81528°N 96.61972°W. It sits in the beautiful Flint Hills area of Kansas. This area is known for its rolling hills and tallgrass prairies. The community is about 12 miles (19 km) east of El Dorado.
Rosalia's Climate
The weather in Rosalia has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rosalia has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets plenty of rain and has warm temperatures for much of the year.
Population Information
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| 2010 | 171 | — | |
| 2020 | 149 | −12.9% | |
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The population of Rosalia is counted by the U.S. Census every ten years. In 2010, 171 people lived in Rosalia. By 2020, the population was 149 people.
Education
Students in Rosalia attend schools in the Flinthills USD 492 public school district. The high school for this district is Flinthills High School. Their sports teams are known as the Mustangs.
See also
In Spanish: Rosalia (Kansas) para niños
