Map of Colony city, Kansas

Colony is a city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 381.

Colony city overview:
Name:	Colony city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Anderson County
Founded:	1872
Incorporated:	1886
Elevation:	1,129 ft (344 m)
Total Area:	0.48 sq mi (1.25 km²)
Land Area:	0.48 sq mi (1.25 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	381
Population Density:	790/sq mi (300/km²)
ZIP code:	66015
Area code:	620
FIPS code:	2014950

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History

Colony had its start in the year 1872 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for a colony from Ohio and Indiana, which settled in the neighborhood.

The railroad tracks in Colony have since been converted to a rail trail. The trail is part of the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park.

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Geography

Colony is located at 38°4′15″N 95°21′58″W / 38.07083°N 95.36611°W / 38.07083; -95.36611 (38.070803, -95.366109). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 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, Colony has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.