Wheatland, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wheatland, Montana
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 Wheatland, Montana
Location in Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Broadwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74.80 sq mi (193.72 km2) |
| • Land | 74.45 sq mi (192.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,103 |
| • Density | 14.81/sq mi (5.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-79695 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583865 |
Wheatland is a small community in Broadwater County, Montana, USA. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government tracks for population data. However, it is not an official city or town. In 2010, about 568 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 1,103 residents.
Where is Wheatland?
Wheatland is located in the southern part of Broadwater County. It covers a large area of land. A major road, U.S. Route 287, runs through Wheatland from north to south. This road connects with Interstate 90 at Exit 274.
Another road, Montana Highway 2, goes east from Wheatland. It crosses the Jefferson River. This highway leads to the city of Three Forks. Three Forks is in Gallatin County, which is next to Broadwater County.
Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says that Wheatland is about 197.3 square kilometers (76.2 square miles) in total size. Most of this area is land. About 195.9 square kilometers (75.6 square miles) is land. The rest, about 1.5 square kilometers (0.6 square miles), is water. This means water makes up about 0.74% of Wheatland's total area.
Who Lives in Wheatland?
The number of people living in Wheatland has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 568 people. According to the 2020 census, the population grew to 1,103 people.
See also
In Spanish: Wheatland (Montana) para niños
