Satanta, Kansas facts for kids
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Satanta, Kansas
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Location within Haskell County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Haskell |
| Founded | 1910s |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Named for | Chief Satanta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,953 ft (900 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,092 |
| • Density | 1,790/sq mi (691.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67870
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-63150 |
| GNIS ID | 484330 |
Satanta is a small city in Haskell County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,092 people lived there. Each year, the city celebrates its Native American roots with an event called Satanta Day.
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A Look Back: Satanta's History
The city of Satanta gets its name from a famous Native American leader. He was Chief Satanta of the Kiowa people.
The first post office in Satanta opened its doors in October 1912. This helped people send and receive mail. The city was officially formed in 1929.
Where is Satanta? (Geography)
Satanta is located in the southwestern part of Kansas. Its exact spot is 37°26′12″N 100°59′15″W / 37.43667°N 100.98750°W. The city covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Satanta's Weather (Climate)
Satanta has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a true desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of weather is common in many parts of the world.
Who Lives in Satanta? (Population)
In 2020, the population of Satanta was 1,092 people. The number of people living in Satanta has changed over the years. For example, in 1930, there were 508 residents. By 1970, the population had grown to 1,161.
A Closer Look at the People (2010 Census)
The census in 2010 counted 1,133 people living in Satanta. These people lived in 424 households. About 294 of these were families. The city had about 1,920 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Satanta were White (81.6%). About 35.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.4%) were married couples. The average age of people in Satanta was 37 years old. About 29% of residents were under 18.
Learning and Sports in Satanta
The local public schools are part of the Satanta USD 507 school district. This district serves the community's students.
The Satanta High School boys' track and field team is well-known. In 1958, they won the state championship. This was for Class B at the Kansas State High School competition.
Famous Faces from Satanta
Some notable people were born in or have ties to Satanta:
- Edward Brandt: He was a state legislator in Minnesota.
- Gary Spani: He was a professional football player. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
See also
In Spanish: Satanta para niños
