Poneto, Indiana
Town · Population 176 · #517 in Indiana
About Poneto
Set in the northeastern part of Indiana, Poneto is a tiny community, home to 176 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Poneto is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,467 residents per square mile.
📰 Poneto News Today
- Feature-length film being shot in a small town in Wells County WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Sep 2
- Larry Gene Hartman Obituary (1954 - 2025) - Poneto, IN - WFFT-TV 55 News Legacy obituary · Jan 2
- Suanne E. Sprunger Obituary March 3, 2026 zwickjahn.com · Mar 3
- Christine Ann (Clements) Dirmeyer - Sarasota Herald-Tribune Sarasota Herald-Tribune · Feb 4
- Billy Joe Weatherholt Jr. Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Poneto, IN - WFFT-TV 55 News Legacy obituary · Mar 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Poneto Unique
- The only place in America named Poneto — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
- Positioned in northeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 5 miles.
🏫 Schools in Poneto
- Southern Wells Elementary School
- Southern Wells Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)176
Rank in state#517 of 566
Land area0.12 sq mi
Density1,467/sq mi
Coordinates40.6571, -85.2222