Wewela, South Dakota facts for kids
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Wewela, South Dakota
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United Church of Christ in Wewela, South Dakota
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 Wewela, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Tripp |
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57578
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1258935 |
Wewela is a very small, quiet place in Tripp County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the county manages it. Wewela is located close to the border of Nebraska, along U.S. Route 183.
About Wewela
Wewela is a tiny community in the southern part of South Dakota. It's a peaceful spot, far from big cities. The area is mostly open land, typical of the Great Plains region.
Where is Wewela?
Wewela is found in Tripp County. This county is in the south-central part of the state. The community is located on U.S. Route 183, which is a highway that runs north and south. It's also quite close to the state line with Nebraska. If you travel north from Wewela on U.S. Route 183, you would eventually reach a town called Colome.
What's in a Name?
The name "Wewela" comes from the Lakota language. In Lakota, the word wiwíla means "a spring." It's believed that the community was named this because there were natural springs nearby where the original town was located. A spring is a place where water naturally flows out of the ground. So, the name "Wewela" likely means "small spring."
