Levant, Kansas

Levant is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Kansas, United States. Levant is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) west of Colby.

Levant, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Thomas County (legend)
Levant Levant
Coordinates: 39°23′08″N 101°11′42″W
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Thomas
Elevation	3,310 ft (1,010 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67743
Area code(s)	785
GNIS ID	470431[1]

History

Levant has a post office with ZIP code 67743.[2] The post office in Levant was established in 1888.[3]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Levant has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Levant as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by Colby USD 315 public school district.[5]

Levant High School was closed through school unification. The Levant High School mascot was Tigers.[6]

References

1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
2. ZIP Code Lookup
3. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
4. Climate Summary for Levant, Kansas
5. "Colby Public Schools". USD 315. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
6. "Levant High School - Tigers Yearbook". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 8 January 2017.

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