Scandia Kansas Map

About Scandia, Kansas

Scandia is a locality in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 288. The population density is 250.0 people per km². Scandia is located at 39.7945°N, 97.7837°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 66966.

Scandia rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the land unfurls in gentle swells towards horizons that seem to stretch into forever. It lies 63.3 miles south-south-east of Hastings, NE (from Hastings, NE: bearing 150°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-south-west of Belleville. The soil, a rich ochre, is laid out in neat, ordered squares of farmland that speak of patient cultivation, punctuated by the darker, more tangled green of cottonwood groves along the infrequent watercourses. Here, the air carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of ripening wheat and the earthy perfume of turned soil, especially potent in the late afternoon light that slants across the fields, painting long shadows that deepen the contours of the land. The sky overhead is a vast, boundless canvas, often streaked with wisps of cloud that drift with an almost imperceptible grace, a constant reminder of the immense space that enfolds Scandia. The story of Scandia is one of hardy immigrants, primarily Swedish, who sought a new life on these Kansas plains, their legacy evident in the enduring spirit of the community and the names that still grace its streets and businesses. The local economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the surrounding agricultural lands, with grain elevators standing sentinel against the sky, whispering tales of harvests past and present. While modern farming practices have transformed the landscape, the fundamental connection to the earth remains a defining characteristic of Scandia, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of those who first tilled this soil. The nearby Republican River, though often a modest presence, has shaped the character of the region, its occasional flow a lifeblood for the crops and a subtle echo of the forces that have molded this place over generations.

About This Scandia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scandia, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.794452, -97.783654. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Scandia and Republic County.

Detailed location data for Scandia includes the ZIP code (66966), telephone area code (913), county seat of Republic County (Belleville), and school district assignment (Pike Valley Unified School District 426). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Scandia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.