Sparta, Wisconsin
Sparta is a city in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States.[3] It is on the La Crosse River. Sparta is the seat of Monroe County. As of July 2011, 9,602 people lived there.
Sparta, Wisconsin | |
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| Nickname(s): Bicycling Capital of America | |
 Location of Sparta in Monroe County, Wisconsin. | |
  Sparta, Wisconsin Location of Sparta, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 43°56′35″N 90°48′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ron Button |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.60 sq mi (17.09 km2) |
| • Land | 6.54 sq mi (16.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,522 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 9,695 |
| • Density | 1,456.0/sq mi (562.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-75325 |
| Website | www |
Geography
The city has a total area of 6.60 square miles (17.09 km2). Of this, 6.54 square miles (16.94 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[1]
Climate
Sparta's location gives the area a temperate, continental climate. The warmest month of the year is July. In July, the average high temperature is 85°F (29°C). The average low temperature is 63°F (18°C). January is the coldest month. In January, the high temperatures averages 26°F (-4°C) and the low temperatures is about 6°F (-14°C)
Notable people
- Larry Baumel, NASCAR
- Kathryn F. Clarenbach - the co-founder of NOW, the National Organization of Women
- James Gillett, Governor of California
- Ben Lawrence - NFL player
- Tim Schendel - NASCAR driver
- Deke Slayton - astronaut
References
- "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
Other websites
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