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North Valley City, North Dakota
North Valley City, North Dakota is located in North Dakota
North Valley City, North Dakota
North Valley City, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Barnes
Elevation
1,234 ft (376 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 701
GNIS feature ID 1030487

North Valley City is a small place in North Dakota, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and possibly businesses that are part of a larger county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live. It does not have its own separate government. Unlike a city, it does not have a mayor or a city council. The people living there are still part of a larger county.

How Unincorporated Communities Work

Services like roads, police, and fire protection are handled by the county government. For North Valley City, these services come from Barnes County. This is different from a city, which would have its own departments for these things.

Where is North Valley City Located?

North Valley City is found in Barnes County. This county is located in the eastern part of the state of North Dakota. The community sits at an elevation of about 376 meters (1,234 feet) above sea level.

North Dakota's Geography

North Dakota is a state in the upper Midwest region of the United States. It is known for its wide-open spaces and agricultural lands. Barnes County, where North Valley City is, shares these characteristics.

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