Turah, Montana facts for kids
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Turah, Montana
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 Turah, Montana
Location in Montana
Turah, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Missoula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,329 ft (928 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 364 |
| • Density | 272.86/sq mi (105.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-75175 |
Turah is a small place in Missoula County, Montana, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town, but the government counts its population. Turah is located right next to Interstate 90, a major highway. In 2020, about 364 people lived there, which was a bit more than the 306 people counted in 2010.
About Turah, Montana
Turah is found in the eastern part of Missoula County. It sits in the beautiful valley of the Clark Fork River. The main highway, Interstate 90, goes right through the community. You can get to Turah from Exit 113 on the highway.
Where is Turah Located?
If you travel northwest on Interstate 90 from Turah, you'll reach the city of Missoula in about 9 miles. If you head southeast on the same highway, you'll find Drummond about 39 miles away.
The United States Census Bureau says that Turah covers an area of about 1.33 square miles. All of this area is land. A stream called Turah Creek flows along the southeastern edge of the community. This creek eventually flows into the Clark Fork River.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Turah has grown over time.
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| 2010 | 306 | — | |
| 2020 | 364 | 19.0% | |
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In 2010, the population was 306 people. By 2020, the number of residents increased to 364. This information comes from the official U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
Learning in Turah
Most of the children in Turah attend schools in the Clinton Elementary School District. A smaller part of the community, in the northern area, is part of the Bonner Elementary School District. All students in Turah, no matter which elementary school district they are in, go to high school in the Missoula High School District.
