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Wamego /wɔːˈmiːɡoʊ/ is a city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,841.

Wamego city overview:
Name:	Wamego city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Pottawatomie County, Wabaunsee County
Incorporated:	1869
Elevation:	991 ft (302 m)
Total Area:	2.41 sq mi (6.25 km²)
Land Area:	2.37 sq mi (6.14 km²)
Water Area:	0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Total Population:	4,841
Population Density:	2,000/sq mi (770/km²)
ZIP code:	66547
Area code:	785
FIPS code:	2075325
Website:	wamego.org

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History

Wamego was platted in 1866. It was named for a Potawatomi Native American chief.

The first post office in Wamego was established in October 1866.

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Geography

Wamego is located at 39°12′15″N 96°18′30″W / 39.20417°N 96.30833°W / 39.20417; -96.30833 (39.204074, -96.308328). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.25 square miles (5.83 km), of which 2.21 square miles (5.72 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) is water.

Wamego is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 24 and K-99. It is approximately 14 mi (23 km) east of Manhattan; and about 42 mi (68 km) west-northwest of Topeka. The Kansas River flows along the southern edge of the city.

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