Batavia, Montana facts for kids
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Batavia, Montana
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 Batavia, Montana
Location in Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,143 ft (958 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 368 |
| • Density | 203.77/sq mi (78.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-04230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583787 |
Batavia is a small community located in Flathead County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's like a town that doesn't have its own official local government.
In 2010, the population of Batavia was 385 people. By 2020, the population had changed slightly to 368 people.
A major road, U.S. Route 2, goes right through Batavia. This road helps connect Batavia to other places. The community is also quite close to a larger city called Kalispell, which is about 6 miles away.
Nature and Wildlife
Batavia is near a special area called the Batavia Waterfowl Production Area. This area is important for protecting different kinds of waterfowl, which are birds that live near water, like ducks and geese. It helps these birds have a safe place to live and raise their young.
Population Facts
How Many People Live Here?
The study of how many people live in a place is called demographics. The U.S. Census Bureau collects this information every ten years.
In 2020, the population of Batavia was recorded as 368 people. This information helps us understand how communities are growing or changing over time.
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| 2020 | 368 | — | |
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