Forestburg, South Dakota facts for kids
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Forestsburg, South Dakota
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 Forestburg, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Forestburg, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Sanborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 101.89/sq mi (39.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57314
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-22100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584553 |
Forestburg is a small community in Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau counts separately for population, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, 54 people lived in Forestburg.
What's in a Name?
The name "Forestburg" comes from a special area. There was a tract of forest, which is a large area of trees, near where the community first began. This forest gave the place its name.
Population Facts
Forestburg is a very small place. The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Here's how Forestburg's population has been counted:
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| 2020 | 54 | — | |
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Schools in Forestburg
Students living in Forestburg attend public schools that are part of the Sanborn Central School District. This school district includes different schools for all ages. There is an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. Older students attend Sanborn Central High School.
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