Cathay
City in Wells County, North Dakota

Cathay is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, with 20 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,581 ft (482 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sykeston, 6.1 miles S.
- 20residents (2020 Census)
- 1,581 ftelevation · 482 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 109 / sq mipopulation density
- 58422ZIP code
About Cathay
Cathay is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 20 at the 2020 census. Cathay was founded in 1893.
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Cathay had 20 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20 |
|---|---|
| Density | 109 per sq mi (42 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cathay at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Wells County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.18 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5539° N, 99.4113° W |
| ZIP code | 58422 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3812820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cathay
- Sykeston6.1 mi S
- Fessenden12.0 mi NW
- Carrington14.8 mi SE
- Bowdon15.1 mi SW
- Hamberg15.3 mi N
- New Rockford15.4 mi NE
- Heimdal20.0 mi NW
- Sheyenne23.3 mi NE
- Hurdsfield25.3 mi W
- Oberon27.3 mi N
- Grace City28.3 mi E
- Harvey28.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cathay
What county is Cathay in?
Cathay is in Wells County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Cathay, ND?
20 people lived in Cathay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cathay, ND?
The ZIP code of Cathay is 58422.
What is the elevation of Cathay?
1,581 feet (482 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cathay?
Sykeston (6.1 mi), Fessenden (12.0 mi), Carrington (14.8 mi), Bowdon (15.1 mi), Hamberg (15.3 mi).
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