Charlos Heights, Montana facts for kids
Charlos Heights is a small community located in Ravalli County, Montana, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area identified by the government for gathering information, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The community is also sometimes called Charlo's Heights. In the native Salish language, it's called nkʷalíʔps.
In 2020, about 135 people lived in Charlos Heights.
Quick facts for kids
Charlos Heights, Montana
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 Charlos Heights, Montana
Location in Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Ravalli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 114.02/sq mi (44.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59840
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-13975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583797 |
Where is Charlos Heights?
Charlos Heights is located in western Montana. It sits in the beautiful valley of the Bitterroot River.
You can find it along U.S. Route 93, which is a major highway. The community is about 9 miles (14 km) south of Hamilton and 8 miles (13 km) north of Darby.
The total area of Charlos Heights is about 1.2 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The area just south of Charlos Heights has a special name in the Salish language: ɫmq̓ʷcn̓é.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Charlos Heights has changed over time.
- In 2010, the population was 120 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 135 people.
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| 2020 | 135 | — | |
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See also
- Charlos Heights (Montana) for kids (in Spanish)
