Kirwin, Kansas
City · Population 129 · #469 in Kansas
About Kirwin
Kirwin, KS is a tiny community located in northwestern Kansas with an estimated population of 129.
Officially, Kirwin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.92 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 140 residents per square mile.
📰 Kirwin News Today
- Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Kirwin, Phillips County KDHE, KS (.gov) · Aug 7
- Equipment failure prompts boil water advisory in small northern Kansas town KSN.com · Jul 6
- Sherry M. Johnson Obituary Mar 8, 2026 Stockham Family Funeral Home · Mar 8
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Kirwin, Phillips County KDHE, KS (.gov) · Jul 6
- INJURED KANSAS FIREFIGHTERS IMPROVING FOLLOWING FIRE & EXPLOSION Firefighter Close Calls · Jul 17
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What Makes Kirwin Unique
- The only place in America named Kirwin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kirwin
- Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)129
Rank in state#469 of 626
Land area0.92 sq mi
Density140/sq mi
Coordinates39.6698, -99.1218