Rosalia, Kansas
| Rosalia, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Community | |
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Post office and fire station (2012) | |
  Rosalia | |
| Coordinates: 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W / 37.81528°N 96.61972°WCoordinates: 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W / 37.81528°N 96.61972°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 130/sq mi (52/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 67132 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-61100 [1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0474623 [1] |
Rosalia is an unincorporated community and CDP in Butler County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 171.[2]
History
Rosalia was platted in 1883. The town was named by its first postmaster for his wife.[3]
In June 2014, Symphony In The Flint Hills was held a few miles northeast of Rosalia with over 7000 in attendance.[4][5]
Geography
Rosalia is located at 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W / 37.81528°N 96.61972°W (37.8152985, -96.6197416),[1] in the scenic Flint Hills, roughly 13 miles (21 km) east of El Dorado.
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, Rosalia has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
Government
Rosalia has a post office with ZIP code 67132.[7] The post office was established in 1870.[8]
Further reading
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Rosalia, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Rosalia CDP, Kansas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ↑ Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. p. 211.
- ↑ KC Symphony performs in Flint Hills, with plenty of help for the wind section; The Kansas City Star; June 14, 2014.
- ↑ Symphony In The Flint Hills.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Rosalia, Kansas
- ↑ ZIP Code Lookup
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
External links
- Flinthills USD 492, local school district
- Butler County Map, KDOT
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