Map of Belle Plaine city, Kansas

Belle Plaine is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,467.

Belle Plaine city overview:
Name:	Belle Plaine city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Sumner County
Founded:	1871
Incorporated:	1884
Elevation:	1,224 ft (373 m)
Total Area:	0.83 sq mi (2.15 km²)
Land Area:	0.83 sq mi (2.15 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,467
Population Density:	1,800/sq mi (680/km²)
ZIP code:	67013
Area code:	620
FIPS code:	2005500
Website:	bpks.org

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History

Belle Plaine was founded in 1871. Belle Plaine is a French name meaning “beautiful plain”. In 1883, Belle Plaine was a station and shipping point for the Southern Central & Fort Scott Railway. By 1910, it was at the junction of two railroads, the Missouri Pacific and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. The first post office in Belle Plaine was established in April 1871. In the fall of 1871 and spring of 1872, Miss Olive North taught a subscription school; and, in 1873, school district (No. 2) was established.

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Geography

Belle Plaine is located at 37°23′39″N 97°16′45″W / 37.394214°N 97.279076°W / 37.394214; -97.279076 (37.394214, -97.279076). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.91 square miles (2.36 km), all of it land.

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, Belle Plaine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.