Rosalia is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 149.[2] It is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of El Dorado.
Rosalia, Kansas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Butler |
Platted | 1883 |
Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 149 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 67132 |
Area code | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-61100 [1] |
GNIS ID | 474623 [1] |
Rosalia was platted in 1883. The town was named by its first postmaster for his wife.[3]
In 2014 and 2018, the Symphony In The Flint Hills, an outdoor symphony music event, was held a few miles northeast of Rosalia. In 2014, the attendance was over 7000 people.[4][5]
Rosalia is located at 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W (37.8152985, -96.6197416),[1] in the scenic Flint Hills, roughly 12 miles (19 km) east of El Dorado.
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]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2010 | 171 | — | |
2020 | 149 | −12.9% | |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rosalia as a census-designated place (CDP).
Rosalia has a post office with ZIP code 67132.[7] The post office was established in 1870.[8]
The community is served by Flinthills USD 492 public school district. The Flinthills High School mascot is the Mustangs.[9]
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County seat: El Dorado | ||
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Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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