Rosalia, Kansas

Rosalia, Kansas
Unincorporated Community

Post office and fire station (2012)
Rosalia

Location within the state of Kansas

Coordinates: 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W / 37.81528°N 96.61972°W / 37.81528; -96.61972Coordinates: 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W / 37.81528°N 96.61972°W / 37.81528; -96.61972[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 / 37.81528; -96.61972 (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]

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