
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Fort Scott, a city in Kansas, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Fort Scott — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Fort Scott | |
| District / County | Bourbon County | |
| State | Kansas | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 7,838 | |
| Area | 14.47 km² (5.59 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Kansas | #43 of 301 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 258 | |
| In Feet | 846 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 37.84 | |
| Longitude | -94.71 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.84° N 94.708° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 50' 23" N 94° 42' 30" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 50.39' N 94° 42.5' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kansas Capital | 159 km North-Northwest of Topeka | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (309 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:29 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:18 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 48m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 66701 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Fort Scott is a city situated in Kansas, United States, within North America. It falls under Bourbon County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Fort Scott as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Kansas
The latitude and longitude of Fort Scott pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 258 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Fort Scott on the map
Fort Scott runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Fort Scott run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Fort Scott exchange rates
To ring a number in Fort Scott from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Fort Scott and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Fort Scott ranks #43 of 301 cities in Kansas. It lies about 159 km North-Northwest of Topeka, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kansas market. › Cities near Fort Scott
Fort Scott has a recorded population of approximately 7,838 people. That places it #43 of 301 cities with population data in Kansas. Browse more cities in Kansas for comparison.
Fort Scott spans approximately 14.47 square kilometers (5.59 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Fort Scott sits within Bourbon County, is part of Kansas in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Fort Scott keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:29 AM and sets around 06:18 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Fort Scott price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Fort Scott currency page.
Fort Scott is about 159 km North-Northwest of Topeka, the capital of Kansas. See cities near Fort Scott for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Fort Scott lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 309 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Fort Scott sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.