Dupuyer, Montana

Dupuyer, Montana
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Dupuyer, Montana is located in Montana
Dupuyer, Montana
Dupuyer, Montana
Dupuyer, Montana is located in the United States
Dupuyer, Montana
Dupuyer, Montana
Coordinates: 48°11′23″N 112°29′28″W / 48.18972°N 112.49111°W / 48.18972; -112.49111
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyPondera
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.65 sq mi (12.05 km2)
 • Land4.65 sq mi (12.04 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,177 ft (1,273 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
93
 • Density20.01/sq mi (7.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59432
Area code406
GNIS feature ID2583804[2]

Dupuyer (/dəpuːˈjər/)[3] is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pondera County, Montana, United States. Its population was 86 as of the 2010 census.[4] The community is located along U.S. Route 89 and Dupuyer Creek. Dupuyer has a post office with ZIP code 59432.[5][6]

The town takes its name from Dupuyer Creek, which borders the town.[7] It began as a stagecoach stop in 1877 on the Fort Benton–Fort Browning road.[7]

Geography

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dupuyer has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202093—
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dupuyer, Montana
  3. ^ Wilson, Kurt (September 15, 2015). "The Montana pronunciation guide". Billings Gazette. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  5. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  6. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Dupuyer". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Dupuyer, Montana
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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