Powder River County, Montana

county in Montana, United States

Powder River County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 1,694 people.[2] Its county seat is Broadus.[3]

Powder River County
Powder River Courthouse in Broadus
Powder River Courthouse in Broadus
Map of Montana highlighting Powder River County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°23′N 105°38′W / 45.38°N 105.64°W / 45.38; -105.64
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedMarch 17, 1919[1]
Named forPowder River
SeatBroadus
Largest townBroadus
Area
 • Total3,298 sq mi (8,540 km2)
 • Land3,297 sq mi (8,540 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (2 km2)  0.02%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,694
 • Density0.51/sq mi (0.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.prco.mt.gov
  • Montana county number 09

References

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  1. "Powder River County, Montana". www.prco.mt.gov. Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  2. "QuickFacts: Powder River County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.