Missoula County, Montana

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Missoula County
Missoula County Courthouse
Missoula County Courthouse
Map of Montana highlighting Missoula County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°02′N 113°56′W / 47.04°N 113.93°W / 47.04; -113.93
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedDecember 14, 1860
SeatMissoula
Largest cityMissoula
Area
 • Total2,618 sq mi (6,780 km2)
 • Land2,593 sq mi (6,720 km2)
 • Water25 sq mi (60 km2)  1.0%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2017)
117,441
 • Density45.3/sq mi (17.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.missoulacounty.us

Missoula County is a county found in the State of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 109,426,[1] making it Montana's second-most populous county. Its county seat and largest city is Missoula.[2] It was created in 1860.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  3. "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved December 1, 2014.