Carpio, North Dakota

Carpio, North Dakota
Location of Carpio, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°26′36″N 101°42′59″W / 48.44333°N 101.71639°W / 48.44333; -101.71639
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyWard
Founded1898
Government
  MayorAustin Burkett
Area
  Total
0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2)
  Land0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,700 ft (500 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
144
  Estimate 
(2022)
140
  Density227.49/sq mi (87.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58725
Area code701
FIPS code38-12260
GNIS feature ID1035954

Carpio is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Carpio was founded in 1898. It is commonly believed that the town was named after the first post office which operated out of a railcar - hence 'Car P.O.'.