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Statistics & Facts

Location

City Attractions

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Kansas state capital is Topeka.
The population of Independence is approximately 9,942 (1990), 9483 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 4,735 (1990), 3950 (2010).
The amount of land area in Independence is 11.68 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Independence to Washington DC is 1066 miles.
The distance to the Kansas state capital is 124 miles. (as the crow flies)
Independence is positioned 37.23 degrees north of the equator and 95.71 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

in southeastern Kansas
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Attractions

Neewollah
Independence has an annual festival the last full week of October called Neewollah. This was developed as an alternative event to discourage vandalism and mayhem around Halloween. There is a Grand Parade on the final Saturday with draws bands from all over the state. The week of events always features top concert/performing entertainers, a locally produced Broadway-style theatre production, including many of the local children and adults. Add to these a street carnival, talented young women for a queen's pageant and nightly musical entertainment fill 8-9 days of pleasure for the whole family. Come join us and celebrate in the hospitality of Southeast Kansas!
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Independence

Miscellany

The area code for Independence is 620 (1-2004)