Population: 534 (2000), Elevation: 1255'. Incorporated in 1885. Argonia is located in the
South Central Region of the state, just inside western
Sumner County border, and near the
Chikaskia River. US-160 runs along the north side of the city and is connected to downtown by K-210, one of the shortest state highways in Kansas. The surrounding areas produce huge amounts of grain, and agriculture dominates the local economy.
No other town in the world is named Argonia. 1884 home of America's first woman mayor.
The Argonia International Rocketry Festival - Airfest, is an anual event. The town has four parks.
