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Weskan, Kansas
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 Weskan, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Weskan, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Wallace |
| Elevation | 3,852 ft (1,174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
67762
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-76675 |
| GNIS ID | 471161 |
Weskan is an unincorporated community in Wallace County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 158. It is located along U.S. Route 40, 11.5 miles (18.5 km) west-southwest of Sharon Springs.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 158 | — | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Weskan as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
Weskan is served by USD 242 Weskan Schools. The Weskan mascot is Coyotes. Weskan was the first consolidated school in the state of Kansas.
Weskan High School was one of the first small schools in Kansas to participate in the Kansas 6 man football division in 2014, winning the state title in 2016 and 2018. The 6 man division is not officially sanctioned by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).
See also
In Spanish: Weskan (Kansas) para niños
