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Montana Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
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Montana is one of the Mountain states of the US.
Montana has had an economy based on its diversified natural resources. The state is divided into two distinct physical and economic regions: the Rocky Mts. in the West produce lumber and metal ores, and the Great Plains in the East produce petroleum, coal, and agricultural goods.
Montana Almanac
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| Official Name |
Montana |
| Capital |
Helena |
| Nick Name |
Treasure State |
| Motto |
Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver) |
| Location & Region |
46.59652 N, 112.02038 W |
Rocky Mountains |
| Constitution Ratified |
1972 |
| Statehood |
November 08, 1889 |
41st state |
| Population |
902,195 |
6.20 sq mi. |
44th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Butte-Silver Bow, Bozeman, Helena |
| Bordering States |
North: Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan East: North Dakota and South Dakota
South: Wyoming and Idaho
West: Idaho. (Continental Divide forms much of the Southwestern boundary)
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| Number of Counties |
56 Counties in Montana |
Largest County
(by population) |
Yellowstone County |
129,352 |
2,635 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
3 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 1 Representative |
| Time Zone |
Mountain Standard Time |
Montana Climate and Weather
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| Winter can be bitterly cold -- though temperatures in January range 11 to 35 F/-11 to -2 C, most places experience at least a week below 0 F/-17 C. If you're primarily interested in the state's historical, cultural and sightseeing attractions, you would do well to visit in the summer months. This is when the greatest number of resorts, hotels and attractions are open and when the greatest number of events are scheduled. Expect the warmest temperatures in July, when the statewide range is 64-88 F/17-31 C, though most places will record 90 F/32 C a few times each summer. Parts of the state west of the Continental Divide are generally cooler than the southeast. On summer nights, expect temperatures of 50-60 F/10-15 C (a sweater will be more than welcome). May-July is the rainiest part of the warm season. |
| Highest Temperature |
117 degrees
July 5, 1937 |
| Lowest Temperature |
-70 degrees
January 20, 1954 - Rogers Pass |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
86.6 degrees |
8.1 degrees |
Montana Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
3,400 |
| Highest Point |
Granite Peak |
12,799 |
| Lowest Point |
Kootenai River |
1,800 |
Montana Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
11 miles west of Lewiston |
| Total Area |
147,042.40 |
4th |
| Land Area |
145,552.43 |
88.99% |
| Water Area |
1,489.96 |
1.01% |
| Forested Land Area |
24.8% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
630 miles |
280 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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