Butte County, South Dakota
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]
Butte 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 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  South Dakota |
| Founded | March 2, 1883 May 6, 1883 |
| Named for | Hills in the county |
| Seat | Belle Fourche |
| Largest city | Belle Fourche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,266 sq mi (5,870 km2) |
| • Land | 2,250 sq mi (5,800 km2) |
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 0.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 10,243 |
| • Density | 4.5/sq mi (1.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
| Website | butte |
References
- "QuickFacts: Butte County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.
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