Levant, Kansas
Levant is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. Levant is 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 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Thomas |
| Elevation | 3,310 ft (1,010 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67743 |
| Area code(s) | 785 |
| GNIS ID | 470431[1] |
History
Levant has a post office with ZIP code 67743.[2] The post office in Levant was established in 1888.[3]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Levant has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Levant as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
Levant is served by USD 315 Colby Public Schools.[5]
Levant High School was closed through school unification. The Levant High School mascot was Tigers.[6]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ZIP Code Lookup
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- Climate Summary for Levant, Kansas
- "Colby Public Schools". USD 315. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- "Levant High School - Tigers Yearbook". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
Further reading
Municipalities and communities of Thomas County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Thomas County | |
| CDP | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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