Republic County, Kansas

Republic County: county in Kansas, United States

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Republic County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,980 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,536 inhabitants. Its county seat is Belleville. The county was created 166 years ago in 1860.

Republic County locator map
Location of Republic County on Kansas map.

County Snapshot

Republic County at a glance

Republic County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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10

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Quick Facts about Republic County

Population 4,536 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Kansas (United States)
Area 1866 km2
Water as percent of area 0.55%
Land as percent of area 99.45%
Latitude & Longitude 39.8278,-97.6506
Named for Republican River
Altitude 1,480 feet / 451 meters
Capital Belleville
Establishment February 27, 1860
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 01:01:25 (19th April 2026)
Density 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Republic Co Kansas Courthouse image
Republic Co Kansas Courthouse image

Geography

Republic County is located at 39°49'40"N 97°39'2"W (39.8278000, -97.6506200). It has 6 neighbors: Cloud County, Jewell County, Washington County, Jefferson County, Nuckolls County and Thayer County.

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The largest city of Republic County is Belleville with a population of 1,841. Other cities include, Courtland population 258, Wayne population 184, Cuba population 141 and Norway population 129. See all Republic County cities & populated places.

Republic County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Republic County.

City Name Population Title
Belleville 1,841 City in Kansas
Scandia 335 Township in Republic County, Kansas
Courtland 258 City in Republic County, Kansas, United States
Wayne 184 City in Kansas, United States of America
Cuba 141 City in Kansas, United States
Norway 129 Town in Kansas, USA
Republic 106 City in Republic County, Kansas, United States
Munden 91 Human settlement in Republic County, Kansas, United States of America
Narka 84 Human settlement in Republic County, Kansas, United States of America
Agenda 64 County seat in Kansas

Weather

73°F
Sunny
5 to 10 mph SW Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Official website of Republic County

Official Website
  • Belleville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Republic County decreased by 9.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,980 - census
2011 4,892 -1.8% estimation process
2012 4,826 -1.37% estimation process
2013 4,767 -1.24% estimation process
2014 4,741 -0.55% estimation process
2015 4,688 -1.13% estimation process
2016 4,659 -0.62% estimation process
2017 4,654 -0.11% estimation process
2018 4,652 -0.04% estimation process
2019 4,636 -0.35% estimation process
2020 4,536 -2.2% estimation process
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People born in Republic County (2)

People born in Republic County, including actor, Film director, Screenwriter Harry A. Pollard, politician Clay Aurand, .

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