Norway is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Republic County, Kansas
Republic County (standard abbreviation: RP) is a U.S. county, county located in the U.S. state, state of Kansas, south from the Nebraska state line. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the county population was 4,674. The largest ...
, United States.
As of the
2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 17.
It is located south of
Scandia
Scandza was described as a "great island" by Gothic-Byzantine historian Jordanes in his work ''Getica''. The island was located in the Arctic regions of the sea that surrounded the world. The location is usually identified with Scandinavia.
Jor ...
at Norway Lane and
K-148 highway.
History
The first post office in Norway was established in 1870.
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the ...
has defined Norway as a
census-designated place
A census-designated place (CDP) is a concentration of population defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.
CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counterparts of incorporated places, such ...
(CDP).
Education
The community is served by
Pike Valley USD 426 public school district.
References
Further reading
External links
* Republic County maps
CurrentHistoric
KDOT
Unincorporated communities in Republic County, Kansas
Unincorporated communities in Kansas
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