De Soto, Kansas
De Soto /dəˈsoʊtoʊ/ is a city along the Kansas River, in Johnson and Leavenworth counties in the U.S. state of Kansas, and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 6,118, and the 2021 estimate is 6,380.
De Soto, Kansas | |
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De Soto City Hall (2022) | |
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Location within Johnson County and Kansas | |
KDOT map of Johnson County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′07″N 94°57′18″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Johnson, Leavenworth |
| Townships | Lexington, Sherman |
| Founded | 1828 |
| Platted | 1857 |
| Incorporated | October 1, 1897 |
| Named for | Hernando de Soto |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Mayor | Rick Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.28 sq mi (29.22 km2) |
| • Land | 11.15 sq mi (28.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,118 |
| • Density | 540/sq mi (210/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 66018, 66019, 66025, 66061 |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-17850 |
| GNIS ID | 485562 |
| Website | desotoks.us |
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