Levant, Kansas
Levant is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 68.[2] It is located approximately 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west of Colby.
Levant, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Thomas County (legend) | |
  Levant  Levant | |
| Coordinates: 39°23′08″N 101°11′42″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Thomas |
| Elevation | 3,311 ft (1,009 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 68 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67743 |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-39700 [1] |
| GNIS ID | 471192 [1] |
History
Levant has a post office with ZIP code 67743.[3] The post office in Levant was established in 1888.[4]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Levant has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 68 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Levant as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.[6]
Levant High School was closed through school unification. The Levant High School mascot was Tigers.[7]
References
- "Levant, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
- "Profile of Levant, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ZIP Code Lookup
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- Climate Summary for Levant, Kansas
- "Colby Public Schools". USD 315. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- "Levant High School - Tigers Yearbook". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Thomas County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Thomas County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| 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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