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Urbana, North Dakota
Urbana, North Dakota is located in North Dakota
Urbana, North Dakota
Urbana, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Barnes
Elevation
1,473 ft (449 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 701
GNIS feature ID 1033922

Urbana is a small place in Barnes County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Urbana is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads and services. It's different from a city, which has its own rules and leaders.

Where is Urbana Located?

Urbana is found in the state of North Dakota. It's in the eastern part of the state, within Barnes County. You can find it by looking at its special geographic coordinates: 46 degrees, 56 minutes, 4 seconds North and 98 degrees, 24 minutes, 42 seconds West.

Elevation and Time Zone

Urbana is located at an elevation of about 449 meters (or 1,473 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than the ocean. The people in Urbana follow the Central Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other places in the middle of the United States.

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