De Borgia, Montana facts for kids
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De Borgia, Montana
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| Nickname(s):
West End
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Location in Mineral County and the state of Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Mineral |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.74 sq mi (7.09 km2) |
| • Land | 2.74 sq mi (7.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,639 ft (1,109 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 33.25/sq mi (12.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59830
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-19675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2408646 |
De Borgia is a small community in Mineral County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 91 people lived there.
The community gets its name from the nearby St. Regis River. This river was named after Saint Regis DeBorgia, who was a Catholic missionary. The local post office first opened in the year 1900.
Geography of De Borgia
De Borgia is found in the northwestern part of Mineral County. It is located on the north side of Interstate 90, a major highway. You can get to De Borgia by taking exit 18 from the interstate.
The St. Regis River flows south of the highway. It moves southeast until it joins the Clark Fork at a place called St. Regis. Two smaller streams, Deer Creek and Twin Creek, also flow into the De Borgia area.
The total area of De Borgia is about 2.7 square miles (7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Climate in De Borgia
The weather in De Borgia changes a lot between seasons. It has what is called a "humid continental climate." This means that summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters, on the other hand, are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
Population of De Borgia
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| 2000 | 69 | — | |
| 2010 | 78 | 13.0% | |
| 2020 | 91 | 16.7% | |
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The number of people living in De Borgia has slowly grown over the years. In 2000, there were 69 people. By 2010, the population had increased to 78. The most recent count in 2020 showed 91 people living in the community.
In 2000, there were 34 households in De Borgia. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households were made up of married couples. The average household had about two people. The community had a mix of age groups, with some younger people and many older adults.
See also
In Spanish: De Borgia (Montana) para niños
