The capital of Kansas is Topeka.
The Postal Code for Kansas: KS
Typical abbreviations for Kansas: Kan., Kans.
Time Zone:
Most of Kansas lies in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
The following counties are in Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone:
Greeley, Hamilton, Sherman, Wallace
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When the people of Kansas refer to themselves: Kansan
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Kansas has a population of 2,764,075 people.
This represents 0.92% of the national total, making it the 33rd most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 2,764,075 | +0.58% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 2,748,172 | +0.36% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 2,738,356 | +0.50% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 2,724,786 | +0.37% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 2,714,792 | +0.46% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 2,702,446 | +0.52% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 2,688,418 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Kansas is 82,277 square miles (213,096.45 km²).
This represents 2.17% of the national total.
Kansas ranks as the 15th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Kansas is 33.78 people per square mile (13.04 people/km²).
Kansas ranks 40th in population density.
Nicknames for Kansas: "The Sunflower State"; "Salt of the Earth"
State Motto: "Ad Astra Per Aspera" (To the stars through difficulties)
State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)
State Tree: Eastern Cottonwood (populus deltoides)
State Flower: Sunflower (helianthus annuus)
State Song: "Home on the Range"
Statehood:
Kansas became the 34th state on Jan 29, 1861.
Useful State Links
The state website for Kansas can be found at:
The portal for Kansas tourism:
For information about Kansas fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Kansas hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Wichita | 354,865 | 49 |
| 2 | Overland Park | 164,811 | 139 |
| 3 | Kansas City | 144,210 | 143 |
| 4 | Topeka | 121,946 | 185 |
| 5 | Olathe | 111,334 | |
| 6 | Lawrence | 81,816 | |
| 7 | Shawnee | 57,628 | |
| 8 | Salina | 45,956 | |
| 9 | Manhattan | 48,668 | |
| 10 | Hutchinson | 40,961 | |
| 11 | Lenexa | 43,434 | |
| 12 | Leavenworth | 35,213 | |
| 13 | Garden City | 27,098 | |
| 14 | Leawood | 30,145 | |
| 15 | Emporia | 26,456 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 4 (West North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 20 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region VII / Region 7 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-KS |
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