Ovando, Montana facts for kids
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Ovando, Montana
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Location of Ovando, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Powell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.11 sq mi (23.60 km2) |
| • Land | 9.01 sq mi (23.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,088 ft (1,246 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 83 |
| • Density | 9.21/sq mi (3.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59854
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-56125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0788528 |
Ovando is a small community in Powell County, Montana, in the United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area defined for counting people. Ovando is about 54 miles northeast of Missoula, Montana. In 2020, 83 people lived there.
The town was named after Ovando Hoyt, who served as the postmaster from 1883 to 1898. Two large wilderness areas, the Bob Marshall and Scapegoat, are located nearby. These areas are protected and offer amazing natural beauty.
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Exploring Ovando's Location
Ovando is located at specific geographic coordinates: 47 degrees, 0 minutes, 55 seconds North and 113 degrees, 8 minutes, 29 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The valley where Ovando sits is often called the "Blackfoot Hole." This name was used by early fur trappers to describe a remote valley.
How Big is Ovando?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ovando covers a total area of about 9.1 square miles (23.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.0 square miles (23.3 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Ovando's Weather and Climate
Ovando experiences a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers can be warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
What is a Humid Continental Climate?
Ovando has what is called a "humid continental climate." This type of climate is found in the middle of continents. It means there are four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. It also gets enough rain or snow throughout the year.
| Climate data for Ovando 9 SSE, Montana, 1991–2020 normals, 1976-2020 extremes: 4325ft (1318m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
63 (17) |
76 (24) |
83 (28) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
93 (34) |
88 (31) |
72 (22) |
58 (14) |
99 (37) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 46.2 (7.9) |
47.8 (8.8) |
61.9 (16.6) |
72.4 (22.4) |
81.3 (27.4) |
87.0 (30.6) |
93.4 (34.1) |
93.0 (33.9) |
86.7 (30.4) |
75.3 (24.1) |
56.8 (13.8) |
45.4 (7.4) |
92.6 (33.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28.9 (−1.7) |
32.4 (0.2) |
43.6 (6.4) |
52.7 (11.5) |
62.8 (17.1) |
69.4 (20.8) |
80.4 (26.9) |
79.9 (26.6) |
69.4 (20.8) |
53.9 (12.2) |
38.2 (3.4) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
53.3 (11.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 18.6 (−7.4) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
38.5 (3.6) |
47.4 (8.6) |
54.4 (12.4) |
61.3 (16.3) |
60.0 (15.6) |
51.1 (10.6) |
38.7 (3.7) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
18.2 (−7.7) |
38.9 (3.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.2 (−13.2) |
9.0 (−12.8) |
18.8 (−7.3) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
32.0 (0.0) |
39.3 (4.1) |
42.2 (5.7) |
40.1 (4.5) |
32.7 (0.4) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
16.0 (−8.9) |
8.1 (−13.3) |
24.5 (−4.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −20.4 (−29.1) |
−15.0 (−26.1) |
−0.2 (−17.9) |
13.4 (−10.3) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
33.1 (0.6) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
5.5 (−14.7) |
−2.1 (−18.9) |
−15.3 (−26.3) |
−26.2 (−32.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −43 (−42) |
−48 (−44) |
−24 (−31) |
−3 (−19) |
14 (−10) |
20 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
21 (−6) |
9 (−13) |
−13 (−25) |
−23 (−31) |
−45 (−43) |
−48 (−44) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.73 (19) |
0.38 (9.7) |
0.51 (13) |
0.77 (20) |
1.48 (38) |
2.04 (52) |
0.90 (23) |
0.91 (23) |
1.03 (26) |
1.00 (25) |
1.12 (28) |
0.93 (24) |
11.8 (300.7) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 18.0 (46) |
16.4 (42) |
8.7 (22) |
4.2 (11) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.3 (3.3) |
4.9 (12) |
8.8 (22) |
17.5 (44) |
80.6 (204.3) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2 (Ovando 2.9SW snowfall, records & monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Ovando?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 83 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 71 people living in Ovando. These people made up 33 households and 22 families. The population density was about 7.9 people per square mile. Most of the people living there were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 33 households, about 27% had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 54.5%, were married couples living together. About 9% had a female head of household without a husband present. About a third of all households were individuals living alone. Some of these individuals, 15.2%, were 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.15 people, and the average family had 2.68 people.
Age of Residents
The population in Ovando was spread out in terms of age. About 21% of the people were under 18 years old. About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 32% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, about 17% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Ovando was 44 years.
Local News in Ovando
The local newspaper for Ovando is called the Seeley-Swan Pathfinder. It is published every week, keeping residents informed about local events and news.
See also
In Spanish: Ovando (Montana) para niños
