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Vassar, Kansas
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 Vassar, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Vassar, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osage |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66543
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-73450 |
| GNIS ID | 479316 |
Vassar is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Kansas, United States. It is located 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Lyndon, also about half a mile south of Pomona Lake.
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History
A post office was opened in La Mont's Hill (an extinct town) in 1871, but it was moved to Vassar in 1887.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vassar has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
See also
In Spanish: Vassar (Kansas) para niños
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