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Tappen, North Dakota
City · Population 213 · #154 in North Dakota
About Tappen
Tappen is a tiny community in southern North Dakota with an estimated population of 213.
Officially, Tappen is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 203 residents per square mile.
What Makes Tappen Unique
- The only place in America named Tappen — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tappen
- Roadhouse Bar and Grill — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tappen
- Camp Whitney State Park reviews ★
- McPhail Butte Historic Monument reviews ★
- McPhail Slough Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Tappen City Park reviews ★
- Tappen Slough Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)213
Rank in state#154 of 355
Land area1.05 sq mi
Density203/sq mi
Coordinates46.8716, -99.6271