Sylvanite, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sylvanite, Montana
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 Sylvanite, Montana
Location in Montana
Sylvanite, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.71 sq mi (14.80 km2) |
| • Land | 5.71 sq mi (14.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,690 ft (820 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 98 |
| • Density | 17.15/sq mi (6.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-73165 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583857 |
Sylvanite is a small community in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as one. In 2020, about 98 people lived there.
Sylvanite is located in the beautiful Kootenai National Forest. This forest is in the northwestern part of Lincoln County. The community sits in the valley of the Yaak River. This river flows south and eventually joins the Kootenai River.
You can reach Sylvanite by following Yaak River Road. This road is also called National Forest Road 92. If you drive south for about 11 miles, you will reach U.S. Route 2. If you head northeast (upriver) for about 17 miles, you will get to Yaak.
About Sylvanite's Area
The U.S. Census Bureau has measured the size of Sylvanite. The Sylvanite CDP covers an area of about 14.8 square kilometers. All of this area is land, with no water. This makes it a compact community surrounded by nature.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Sylvanite has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent censuses:
- In 2010, the population was 103 people.
- In 2020, the population was 98 people.
This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census. These counts help us understand how communities like Sylvanite grow or change.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvanite (Montana) para niños
