Where is Garden City, Kansas, USA?

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Where is Garden City Located? - Garden City is a city located in the Finney County of Kansas, United States. Garden City lies between 43.6795 Degrees North latitudes and 70.4442 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Garden City, Kansas

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Where is Garden City?: The Google Map showing the location of Garden City in the U.S. state of Kansas.

Where is Garden City Located?

Garden City is a city located in the Finney County of Kansas, United States. Garden City lies between 43.6795 Degrees North latitudes and 70.4442 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Garden City city is 28151 people and the city has a total area of 10.79 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Garden City, Kansas Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGarden City
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
State CapitalTopeka
US RegionMidwest
Latitude37.9717°N
Longitude100.8727°W
Elevation2,838 ft (865 m)
Land Area8.82 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area8.83 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)28,151
Population Density3,192 per sq mi
ZIP Codes67846
Area Code620
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code20-25525
Congressional DistrictKansas's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Garden City, Kansas

  • Holcomb, Kansas - West - 6 mi
  • Pierceville, Kansas - East - 10 mi
  • Deerfield, Kansas - West - 17 mi
  • Lakin, Kansas - West - 30 mi
  • Scott City, Kansas - North - 38 mi
  • Cimarron, Kansas - East - 18 mi
  • Dodge City, Kansas - East - 53 mi
  • Sublette, Kansas - Southwest - 32 mi
  • Ulysses, Kansas - Southwest - 40 mi
  • Liberal, Kansas - South - 67 mi

Driving Distances from Garden City, Kansas

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HolcombKansas610 minutes
PiercevilleKansas1012 minutes
DeerfieldKansas1720 minutes
CimarronKansas1822 minutes
LakinKansas3030 minutes
SubletteKansas3235 minutes
Scott CityKansas3840 minutes
UlyssesKansas4045 minutes
Dodge CityKansas5355 minutes
LiberalKansas671 hour 10 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Garden City, Kansas

ModeDetails
Airport NameGarden City Regional Airport
IATA CodeGCK
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 83, U.S. Highway 400, Kansas Highway 156
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Southwest Chief station nearby in Dodge City
Local Bus/Transit ServiceBeeLine Public Transit
  • U.S. Highways 50 and 400 provide direct access to Dodge City, western Kansas, and southeastern Colorado.
  • U.S. Highway 83 is a major north-south corridor connecting Garden City with Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
  • Garden City Regional Airport offers scheduled commercial flights and supports business and general aviation.
  • BeeLine Public Transit provides local bus and demand-response transportation throughout Garden City and Finney County.

What are top Places to Visit in Garden City, Kansas

Landmark NameType
Lee Richardson ZooZoo
The Big PoolHistoric Public Pool
Finnup ParkCommunity Park
Finney County Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Garden City ArtsArt Gallery
Buffalo Dunes Golf CourseGolf Course
Sandsage Bison RangeWildlife Area
Garden Rapids at the Big PoolWater Park
Sequoyah CinemaMovie Theater
Schulman Crossing Shopping CenterShopping Center

Colleges and Universities in Garden City, Kansas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Garden City Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, athletics, and transfer programs
Fort Hays State University – Western Kansas OutreachPublicUniversityDistance education and professional degree programs
Dodge City Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer education and university transfer programs
Kansas State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, veterinary medicine, and research
Garden City Public Schools (USD 457)PublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Garden City and surrounding communities

Waterbodies in Garden City, Kansas

Arkansas River, Big Ditch, Lake McKinney, Finney Game Refuge Lake, Amazon Canal, Great Eastern Canal, White Woman Creek, Pawnee River

Golf Courses in Garden City, Kansas

Buffalo Dunes Golf Course, Southwind Country Club, The Golf Club at Southwind, Mariah Hills Golf Course, Hidden Trail Country Club, Dodge City Country Club

Garden City, Kansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Garden City was founded in 1878 during the rapid settlement of western Kansas and grew as an agricultural and railroad community.
  • The arrival of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway helped establish the city as a regional transportation and trade center.
  • Irrigation from the Arkansas River and the Ogallala Aquifer supported large-scale farming, cattle feeding, and food processing industries.
  • During the late twentieth century, Garden City became one of Kansas' most culturally diverse communities, attracting workers from around the world to its agricultural and meat-processing industries.
  • Today, Garden City serves as the commercial, educational, and healthcare hub of southwestern Kansas and is known for its strong agricultural economy, Lee Richardson Zoo, and Garden City Community College.

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