Ogallah is an unincorporated community in Trego County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 28.[2] It is located approximately 7 miles east of WaKeeney.

Ogallah, Kansas
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°59′29″N 99°43′56″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Trego
Founded	1870s
Named for	Oglala Lakota tribe
Elevation [1]	2,336 ft (712 m)
Population  (2020)[2]
• Total	28
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67656
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-52250 [1]
GNIS ID	485296 [1]

History

Ogallah was named for the Oglala Lakota tribe.[3]

The post office was established January 27, 1879.[4]

Geography

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, Ogallah has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Ogallah as a census-designated place (CDP).

See also

• Cedar Bluff Reservoir and Cedar Bluff State Park

References

Further reading

External links

• Trego County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT