Butte County, South Dakota

Butte County
County
Butte County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°55′N 103°29′W / 44.91°N 103.49°W / 44.91; -103.49
Country United States
State South Dakota
FoundedMarch 2, 1883
May 6, 1883
Named forHills in the county
SeatBelle Fourche
Largest cityBelle Fourche
Area
 • Total2,266 sq mi (5,870 km2)
 • Land2,250 sq mi (5,800 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,243
 • Density4.5/sq mi (1.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitebutte.sdcounties.org

Butte County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 10,243 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Belle Fourche. It was founded in 1883.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Butte County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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