Belpre, Kansas | |
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City | |
Location within County and Kansas |
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KDOT map of Edwards County (legend) |
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Coordinates: 37°57′4″N 99°5′59″W / 37.95111°N 99.09972°WCoordinates: 37°57′4″N 99°5′59″W / 37.95111°N 99.09972°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
County | Edwards |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–Council |
Area | |
• Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
• Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 84 |
• Estimate (2015) | 83 |
• Density | 200/sq mi (79/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 67519 |
Area code(s) | 620 |
FIPS code | 20-05825 |
GNIS feature ID | 0473560 |
Belpre is a city in Edwards County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 84.
Belpre was founded in 1879. It was incorporated in 1906. Belpre is derived from the French for "beautiful meadow".
The first post office in Belpre was established in 1879.
Belpre is located at 37°57′4″N 99°5′59″W / 37.95111°N 99.09972°W (37.950976, -99.099597). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2), all of it land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Belpre has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 84 people, 34 households, and 18 families residing in the city. The population density was 204.9 inhabitants per square mile (79.1/km2). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 153.7 per square mile (59.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 1.2% Native American, and 10.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.2% of the population.