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Olpe is a city in Lyon County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 519.

Olpe city overview:
Name:	Olpe city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Lyon County
Founded:	1850s
Incorporated:	1905
Elevation:	1,198 ft (365 m)
Total Area:	0.83 sq mi (2.14 km²)
Land Area:	0.70 sq mi (1.82 km²)
Water Area:	0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²)
Total Population:	519
Population Density:	630/sq mi (240/km²)
ZIP code:	66865
Area code:	620
FIPS code:	2052800
Website:	cityofolpe.com

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History

Olpe had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It had formerly been known as Eagle Creek Station before the name had been changed to Bitlertown for the owner of the townsite, Gilbert Bitler. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Olpe, Germany, caused the name to be selected.

Olpe was incorporated as a city in 1905.

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Geography

Olpe is located at 38°15′43″N 96°10′10″W / 38.26194°N 96.16944°W / 38.26194; -96.16944 (38.262070, -96.169322). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 square miles (2.07 km), of which 0.67 square miles (1.74 km) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km) is water.

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