Rugby, North Dakota

Rugby, North Dakota
Downtown Rugby
Motto: 
"Geographical Center of North America"
Location of Rugby, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°21′55″N 99°59′25″W / 48.36528°N 99.99028°W / 48.36528; -99.99028
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyPierce
Founded1886
Government
 • MayorFrank Laroque
Area
 • Total
2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2)
 • Land2.29 sq mi (5.92 km2)
 • Water0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
1,540 ft (470 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,509
 • Estimate 
(2022)
2,481
 • Density1,098.0/sq mi (423.93/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58368
Area code701
FIPS code38-68860
GNIS feature ID1036246
HighwaysUS 2, ND 3
Websitecityofrugbynd.com

Rugby is a city in and the county seat of Pierce County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,509 at the 2020 census, making it the 19th largest city in North Dakota. Rugby was founded in 1886.

Rugby is often billed as the geographic center of North America.