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South Dakota Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
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South Dakota is one of the West North Central states of the US.
With fertile soils and extensive grazing lands, South Dakota has always had an economy dominated by farming and ranching. In the early 1990s tourism and other services were of increasing importance to the state; visitors are attracted by the great scenic landscapes and caverns of the Black Hills..
South Dakota Almanac
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| Official Name |
South Dakota |
| Capital |
Pierre |
| Nick Name |
The Mount Rushmore State (Official) |
| Motto |
Under God, the people rule |
| Location & Region |
44.37298 N, 100.32248 W |
Great Plains |
| Constitution Ratified |
1889 |
| Statehood |
November 02, 1889 |
40th state |
| Population |
754,844 |
9.95 sq mi. |
46th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Watertown, Pierre |
| Bordering States |
North: North Dakota East: Minnesota and Iowa
South: Nebraska (Missouri River forms part of the Southeastern boundary)
West: Wyoming and Montana
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| Number of Counties |
66 Counties in South Dakota |
Largest County
(by population) |
Minnehaha County |
148,281 |
809 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
3 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 1 Representative |
| Time Zone |
Central Standard Time
Mountain Standard Time |
South Dakota Climate and Weather
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Weather in the Great Plains usually includes broad temperature changes, light to moderate precipitation. low humidity and plenty of sunshine.
January is the coldest month, with average temperatures ranging from 10 degrees in the east to 14 degrees in the west.
July is the warmest month, with average temperatures ranging from 69 degrees in the east to 64 degrees in the west.
South Dakota does have occasional days with high temperatures near 90 degrees, and harsh winter temperatures (way below 0 degrees) are normal.
Annual precipitation amounts range from 25 inches in the east and southeast, while the west receives no more than 20 inches on average. The exception is the Black Hills, where rain can exceed 35 inches yearly. |
| Highest Temperature |
120 degrees
July 5th, 1936 - Gannvalley |
| Lowest Temperature |
-58 degrees
February 17, 1936 - McIntosh |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
86.5 degrees |
1.9 degrees |
South Dakota Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
2,200 |
| Highest Point |
Harney Peak |
7,242 |
| Lowest Point |
Big Stone Lake |
966 |
South Dakota Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
Hughes |
| Total Area |
77,116.49 |
17th |
| Land Area |
75,884.64 |
98.41% |
| Water Area |
1,231.85 |
1.59% |
| Forested Land Area |
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Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
380 miles |
210 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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