Solen, North Dakota facts for kids
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Solen, North Dakota
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Location of Solen, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Sioux |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
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68 |
| • Density | 209.58/sq mi (80.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58570
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-73820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036264 |
Solen is a small city in Sioux County, North Dakota, United States. It is located on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 70 people lived there.
The city has a gas station and a car repair shop. This business, called Hoffman's Garage, has been run by the same family since the early 1900s.
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History of Solen
Solen was started in 1910. It was built along a train track that belonged to the Northern Pacific Railway. This track went from Mandan to Mott.
The city got its name from Mary Louise Van Solen. She was part Lakota and part French. Mary Louise was the daughter of Eagle Woman (Matilda Galpin). She was also one of the first teachers on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
Geography and Location
Solen is located next to the Cannonball River. This river flows west of the larger Missouri River.
The United States Census Bureau says that Solen covers about 0.30 square miles (0.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 180 | — | |
| 1980 | 138 | −23.3% | |
| 1990 | 92 | −33.3% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 83 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 70 | −15.7% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 68 | −18.1% | |
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Solen's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 83 people living in Solen. These people lived in 33 different homes. About 21 families called Solen home.
Most of the people living in Solen were Native American (about 51.8%). About 36.1% were White. The rest were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Solen was about 44 years old. About 18% of residents were under 18 years old. About 14.5% were 65 years or older.
Solen's Climate
Solen has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Education in Solen
Solen is part of the Solen School District. The city has one high school, called Solen Public High School. Its sports teams are known as the "Solen Sioux."
See also
In Spanish: Solen (Dakota del Norte) para niños
