Chouteau County, Montana
county in central Montana, United States
Chouteau County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 5,895 people.[1] Its county seat is Fort Benton.[2] The county was created in 1865.
Chouteau County | |
|---|---|
 Chouteau County Courthouse in Fort Benton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Montana | |
 Montana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 47°53′N 110°26′W / 47.88°N 110.44°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Montana |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Named for | Pierre Chouteau Jr. |
| Seat | Fort Benton |
| Largest city | Fort Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,997 sq mi (10,350 km2) |
| • Land | 3,972 sq mi (10,290 km2) |
| • Water | 24 sq mi (60 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,895 |
| • Density | 1.5/sq mi (0.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
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References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Chouteau County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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