Kila, Montana facts for kids
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Kila, Montana
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 Kila, Montana
Location in Montana
Kila, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.98 sq mi (10.30 km2) |
| • Land | 3.98 sq mi (10.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 424 |
| • Density | 106.64/sq mi (41.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59920
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 785726 |
Kila is a small community located in Flathead County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 424 people lived there. Kila has its own post office with the ZIP code 59920, which started operating on May 27, 1901. The community is found along U.S. Route 2, about 10 miles from the city of Kalispell.
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How Kila Got Its Name
Kila was first settled by homesteaders in 1892. At that time, the Great Northern Railway called the area "Sedan." The name changed in 1901 when William Kiley applied for a post office. The town was officially planned out and mapped in 1914.
Who Lives in Kila?
The number of people living in Kila has changed over the years.
- In 2010, the population was 392.
- By 2020, it had grown slightly to 424 people.
What's the Weather Like in Kila?
Kila experiences a humid continental climate. This means the area has big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold. This type of climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
Learning in Kila
Students in the Kila area attend schools managed by the Kila School District.
See also
In Spanish: Kila (Montana) para niños
