Niarada, Montana facts for kids
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Niarada, Montana
Npq'ʷáqs
yaqakxaǂq̓anwuʔkki |
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Horses running through the creek on the McDonald Ranch, September 1999
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Location of Niarada, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| Counties | Flathead, Lake, Sanders |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.48 sq mi (128.15 km2) |
| • Land | 49.48 sq mi (128.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,881 ft (878 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 28 |
| • Density | 0.57/sq mi (0.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59845
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-53725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0774617 |
Niarada is a small community in Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics. It is not an officially organized city or town with its own local government.
Niarada is located where Flathead and Sanders counties meet. Its name comes from the Salish language, Npq'ʷáqs, and the Kutenai language, yaqakxaǂq̓anwuʔkki.
Where is Niarada Located?
Niarada is found in the northwestern part of Montana. You can find it at these coordinates: 47°50′40″N 114°33′31″W / 47.844532°N 114.558638°W.
Montana Highway 28 goes through Niarada. This highway can take you to other places nearby. If you drive east about 13 miles (21 km), you will reach Elmo. Elmo is located on the beautiful Flathead Lake. If you drive south about 34 miles (55 km), you will arrive in Plains. Plains is situated on the Clark Fork.
The area of Niarada is about 49.5 square miles (128.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Niarada?
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| 2020 | 28 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Niarada was 28 people. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 27 people lived there. Back in 2000, the population was 50 people.
In 2000, there were 18 households in Niarada. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, about one-third of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were families, with many being married couples.
The people living in Niarada were of different backgrounds. Some were White, and a good number were Native American. There were also people from other backgrounds, including those who identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Niarada in 2000 was 36 years old. About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there were many young people living in the community.
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In Spanish: Niarada (Montana) para niños
