Tappen, North Dakota facts for kids
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Tappen, North Dakota
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Tappen Oil Company - Tappen
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Location of Tappen, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Kidder |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 217 |
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216 |
| • Density | 206.86/sq mi (79.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58487
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-77980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036292 |
Tappen is a small city in Kidder County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 217 people lived there.
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History of Tappen
Tappen was started in 1882. It was named after a person named Sheppard Tappen. He owned land in the area. A post office has been open in Tappen since 1882, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Tappen?
Tappen is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Tappen's Population
Over the years, the number of people living in Tappen has changed.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 182 | — | |
| 1930 | 208 | 14.3% | |
| 1940 | 323 | 55.3% | |
| 1950 | 379 | 17.3% | |
| 1960 | 326 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 294 | −9.8% | |
| 1980 | 271 | −7.8% | |
| 1990 | 239 | −11.8% | |
| 2000 | 210 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 197 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 217 | 10.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 216 | 9.6% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 197 people living in Tappen. These people lived in 89 different homes. Most of the people were White. A small number were from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Tappen was about 40 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females living in the city.
What's the Weather Like in Tappen?
Tappen has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the weather changes a lot between seasons. Summers can be warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Tappen (Dakota del Norte) para niños
