Lantry, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lantry, South Dakota
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 Lantry, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Lantry, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Dewey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,382 ft (726 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 79.52/sq mi (30.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57636
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| FIPS code | 46-35900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2813015 |
Lantry is a very small community located in Dewey County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Lantry is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau just for counting people. The name "Lantry" has a mysterious origin; nobody is quite sure where it came from.
Who Lives in Lantry?
According to the 2020 census, 33 people live in Lantry. This makes it a very small and quiet place.
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| 2020 | 33 | — | |
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Learning in Lantry
Students in Lantry are part of the Eagle Butte School District. This district works together with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to run the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School. This partnership helps provide education for students in the area.
