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Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Gallatin
Area
• Total	4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2)
• Land	4.31 sq mi (11.17 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	4,459 ft (1,359 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	10,460
• Density	2,425.23/sq mi (936.46/km2)
Time zone	UTC−07:00 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−06:00 (MDT)
ZIP Code	59714
Area code(s)	406
FIPS code	30-04975
GNIS feature ID	0768673

Belgrade is a city located in Gallatin County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 10,460 people lived there. Belgrade is part of the larger Bozeman, MT Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is special because it's the biggest city in Montana that isn't the main city (county seat) of its county.

Belgrade and the areas around it grew a lot between 2010 and 2020. In 2010, the city had 7,389 people. By 2020, this number had increased by over 3,000! The entire area, including the city and nearby developments, had an estimated population of 22,560 in 2020.

History of Belgrade

The town of Belgrade started in 1883. This was when the Northern Pacific Railroad built its tracks through the beautiful Gallatin Valley. Thomas B. Quaw, a businessman, officially registered the town in July 1891.

Quaw said that the town was first just a small railroad stop about 9.7 miles west of Bozeman. He named it Belgrade after the capital city of Serbia. This was to thank Serbian investors who helped pay for part of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Quaw and William O. Tracy started the Belgrade Grain and Produce Company. They called Belgrade the "Princess of the Prairies" to attract people.

Belgrade got its first post office in 1887, with Thomas Quaw as the postmaster. The town officially became a city in 1906.

Geography and Location

The Bridger Mountains just outside Belgrade

Belgrade is located in a beautiful part of Montana. The city covers an area of about 3.99 square miles (10.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.

Population Changes

Belgrade has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

Belgrade in 2010

In 2010, there were 7,389 people living in Belgrade. They lived in 2,965 homes. About 38% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Belgrade was about 30.8 years old. Many residents were young adults or families.

Economy and Jobs

Belgrade has a growing economy. Many people work in the city, and some commute to nearby Bozeman.

Local Businesses

The Belgrade Special Events Center is a large sports facility. It hosts many district and state sports events. These events bring thousands of visitors to Belgrade. They shop, stay in hotels, and eat at local restaurants.

Several big companies have offices in Belgrade. Under Canvas Group offers unique outdoor "glamping" experiences. Xtant Medical makes medical devices and human tissues for transplants.

CACI International is another major employer. This company works with electronic warfare. They bought a Belgrade company called Ascent Vision Technology in 2020. CACI is still one of the biggest employers in the city.

Education in Belgrade

Belgrade has its own school system called Belgrade Public Schools. This district includes both elementary and high schools.

Students from kindergarten through 12th grade attend schools in the Belgrade School District. The high school is called Belgrade High School. Their sports teams are known as the Panthers!

Arts, Culture, and Fun

The Belgrade Special Events Center

Belgrade offers several fun activities and cultural spots.

Belgrade Special Events Center

The Belgrade Special Events Center is a large indoor building. It has 4,800 seats. The Belgrade School District built it in 1996. It's used for school events and community gatherings. For example, it hosted a big State B Girls Basketball Tournament in 2010.

Gallatin Speedway

On the edge of Belgrade, you'll find the Gallatin Speedway. This is a 3/8-mile (600-meter) dirt oval track. It hosts exciting stock car racing events from May to September.

Belgrade Fall Festival

The Belgrade Fall Festival is a yearly tradition. It usually happens on the third weekend of September, during Homecoming Weekend. The day is full of fun. There's a parade, a community barbecue, a car show, and an arts and crafts fair at Lewis and Clark Park. The day often ends with a Belgrade High School Panthers varsity football game.

Belgrade Community Library

Belgrade also has a public library, the Belgrade Community Library. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.

Media and News

To stay updated on local news, you can read the Belgrade News. It's a newspaper published twice a week, available in print or online.

Belgrade also has local radio stations like KCMM and KISN. You can also listen to stations from the wider Bozeman area.

Infrastructure and Services

Belgrade is easy to get to. It's located right along Interstate 90. Montana Highway 85 also comes into town from the south.

Airport

The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is very close to Belgrade. This makes travel easy for residents and visitors.

Healthcare

For healthcare, Bozeman Health runs a clinic in Belgrade. They offer primary care, physical therapy, and lab services. BestMed Urgent Care provides urgent care services. They also give vaccinations and have some medicines available.

Notable People

• Gene Quaw (1891–1968), a musician from Belgrade.

See also

In Spanish: Belgrade (Montana) para niños