Carpio, North Dakota
Carpio, North Dakota | |
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Location of Carpio, North Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 48°26′36″N 101°42′59″W / 48.44333°N 101.71639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ward |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Austin Burkett |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,600 ft (500 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 144 |
• Estimate (2024) | 139 |
| • Density | 227.6/sq mi (87.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 58725 |
| Area code | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-12260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035954 |
Carpio is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Carpio was founded in 1898. It is commonly believed that the town was named after the first post office which operated out of a railcar - hence 'Car P.O.'.