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South Dakota is situated in the north-central United States, and is considered to be a part of the Midwest by the U.S. Census Bureau, [1] although the Great Plains region also covers the state. Additionally, the culture, economy, and geography of western South Dakota has more in common with the West than the Midwest.
South Dakota is the 17th most extensive, but the 5th least populous, and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. Once the southern portion of the Dakota Territory , South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota .
South Dakota is named after the Dakota Sioux tribe, which comprises a large portion of the population — with nine reservations currently in the state — and has historically dominated the territory. [9] South Dakota is the 17th-largest by area, but the fifth-least populous, and the fifth-least densely populated of the 50 United States.
This is a list of places incorporated in the U.S. state of South Dakota as cities. Municipalities in South Dakota can also be incorporated as towns. South Dakota has one incorporated village, Wentworth, Lake County. [1] There are 310 municipalities.
South Dakota National Natural Landmarks (clickable map) Name Image Date Location County Ownership Description Ancient River Warren Channel: 1965: Grant:
This is a list of places incorporated in South Dakota as towns, regardless of size. Municipalities in South Dakota can also be incorporated as cities. South Dakota also has one incorporated village, Wentworth. [1] Towns in South Dakota have small populations, ranging from 3 up to 766 as of the 2010 Census.
In South Dakota, most of the eastern part of the state is covered by the Drift Prairie. The Missouri River cuts through the center of the state. To the east of the river are low hills and lakes formed by glaciers referred to as the Drift Prairie. The area is bordered on the east by the Minnesota River Valley and on the west by the James River ...
Pages in category "Geography of South Dakota" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...