Westphalia, Indiana facts for kids
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Westphalia, Indiana
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Location in Knox County, Indiana
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 Westphalia, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Westphalia, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Vigo |
| Named for | Westphalia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 87.78/sq mi (33.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47596
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| FIPS code | 18-83204 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445855 |
Westphalia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 202.
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History
Westphalia was laid out in 1881, and it was originally built up chiefly by Germans. It was named after the region of Westphalia, in Germany. The Westphalia post office was established in 1881.
Geography
Westphalia is located at 38°51′46″N 87°13′32″W / 38.86278°N 87.22556°W.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 181 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Westphalia (Indiana) para niños
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