Dawson County, Montana

county in Montana, United States

Dawson County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 8,940 people.[1] Its county seat is Glendive.[2]

Dawson County
Dawson County Courthouse in Glendive
Dawson County Courthouse in Glendive
Map of Montana highlighting Dawson 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°16′N 104°54′W / 47.27°N 104.9°W / 47.27; -104.9
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedJanuary 15, 1869
SeatGlendive
Largest cityGlendive
Area
 • Total2,383 sq mi (6,170 km2)
 • Land2,372 sq mi (6,140 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,940
 • Density3.8/sq mi (1.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.dawsoncountymontana.org
  • Montana county number 16

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Dawson County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.