10 kota teratas di montana 2022

The state of Montana in the North-Central United States goes by many names. Over the years, this generous and breathtaking land has been called "Big Sky Country," "The Treasure State," and "The Last Best Place." All of these amiable designations reflect Montana's resource-rich history, its Rocky Mountain allure, and the blending of two quintessential American cultures: Indigenous tribes and buck-wild cowboys. But despite its universal appeal, Montana remains one of the least-populated states (44th as of the 2020 census), which is actually part of the attraction. Here are the top ten cities where Montanans have laid down roots. 

1. Billings - 119,706

Located in South-Central Montana, on the Yellowstone River, Billings is the only city in the state to crack 100,000 residents. It is the seat of Yellowstone County, a former rail hub and continued commerce center for the state's Eastern region. In the early 1900s, Billings was nicknamed "The Magic City" for its swiftly growing population. That magic is still very much alive today. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, the population grew by 12.4%. 

2. Missoula - 74,829

In Western Montana, stacked between the quaint Bitterroot Valley (to the South) and the rambunctious Glacier National Park (to the North), is the scenic city of Missoula. Here, the Bitterroot River, Clark Fork River, and Blackfoot River run through town. Missoula is also surrounded by National Forests and Wilderness Areas, with the Rockies stepping up to fill that lovely and ubiquitous Montana horizon. This setting not only provides the state's usual spread of outdoor activities but also some of the social benefits that come from blending nature and a nature-appreciative community. Missoula is the seat of Missoula County and saw a 10% growth in population between 2010 and 2020. 

3. Great Falls - 60,830

Great Falls is the seat of Cascade County in Central Montana. It is located on the Missouri River, the source of five splendid waterfalls that the city takes its name after. The falls at Ryan Dam is perhaps the most magnetic, but each set deserves to be marveled at during a hike, bike, or run up and down the banks. Great Falls is also called "The Electric City," as it has made excellent use of its renewable natural resource by building hydroelectric dams at three of the five falls. Though growth has been relatively moderate (3.3% from 2010 to 2020), Great Falls continues to be one of Montana's biggest tourist attractions, welcoming approximately 1 million visitors each year.  

4. Bozeman - 56,495

This pristine Southern Montana mountain town makes for a relaxed and charming place to take in the natural beauty, attend Montana State University, absorb a bit of eclectic culture, and leap off to nearby attractions. Around Bozeman, visitors can try their hand at backpacking/camping, fishing, rock climbing, and all kinds of biking; plus, there are outdoor festivals, street markets, rodeos, and friendly patios to peruse. The Big Sky Ski Resort and Yellowstone National Park are just south of town, and a short drive Northwest is Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. Though currently fourth in terms of population, Bozeman takes the crown for the fastest-growing city in Montana. Between 2010 and 2020, this seat of Gallatin County grew by 43%!

5. Butte - 34,688

About equidistant between Bozeman and Missoula, along Interstate 90, is the city of Butte. Because of its favorable location, this seat of Silver Bow County provides access to all the same outdoor recreation as the latter two cities but from a base camp that is even quieter and much more spread out. Given its large footprint, Butte's population density is only about 48.2 people per square mile. The town initially came to fame as "the richest hill on earth," owing to the slew of copper deposits. The wealth this generated is evidenced by the Victorian uptown district and the scattered opulent mansions scattered. 

6. Helena - 32,871

Helena is the capital city of Montana, the seat of Lewis and Clark County, and is another example of Montana's quite literal rich history. This gold mining community was founded in 1864, in West-Central Montana, in order to capitalize on the gold rush. Given its lucrative exploits and blessed surroundings, Helena became known as the "Queen City of the Rockies." The Victorian-era architecture is worthy of royalty and continues to draw attention to the city. Unlike some sister cities, Helena still actively mines gold and lead. The mining, combined with her duties as the state capital and middle-ground position between the two major national parks, has contributed to continued growth throughout the years. 

7. Kalispell - 25.484

Kalispell adalah kursi Flathead County di barat laut Montana. Ini adalah kota lain yang berlokasi sempurna bagi para pecinta alam bebas. Segera ke selatan adalah Danau Flathead, dan menit ke utara adalah Taman Nasional Glacier dan awal dari jalannya yang diakui-ke-sun. Di sebelah timur adalah Hutan Nasional Flathead, dan sedikit lebih jauh ke barat membentang Hutan Nasional Kootenai. Seperti halnya kota pegunungan klasik mana pun, Kalispell memiliki strip pusat kota yang penuh semangat yang dipenuhi dengan grub yang bagus, pabrik kerajinan, dan toko-toko untuk mendukung petualangan besar atau sore hari yang santai. & Nbsp;

8. Beograd - 11.074

Hanya sebelas mil barat laut Bozeman, kota Beograd juga mendapat manfaat dari aliran penduduk ke Kabupaten Gallatin. Meskipun hanya melampaui populasi sederhana 10.000 orang, sejak 2010, Beograd telah mengalami tingkat pertumbuhan tertinggi kedua di Montana (41,6%). Kota ini dinamai ibukota Serbia untuk menghormati salah satu pemodal utama Northern Pacific Railroad, yang memungkinkan pendirian kota. Belgrade adalah situs Bandara Internasional Bozeman Yellowstone dan bertindak sebagai pinggiran kota Bozeman yang lebih ramai. Dengan metrik kepadatan populasi, Beograd adalah top-dog dalam daftar ini (3.218,5 orang per mil persegi).

9. Anaconda - 9.445

Sekitar 25 mil barat laut Butte adalah kursi Deer Lodge County yang bernama aneh. Didirikan oleh Marcus Daly pada tahun 1883, ia awalnya mencari nama Copperopolis (untuk mencerminkan ledakan tembaga) sebelum menetap di Anaconda, nama salah satu tambang yang sukses. Setelah menjadi rumah bagi peleburan non-besi dan kompleks pemurnian terbesar di dunia, situs ini ditutup pada tahun 1980 sebelum dibersihkan dan berubah menjadi lapangan golf kelas atas. Saat ini, ekonomi Anaconda bersandar pada pariwisata (berbasis di sekitar rekreasi dan sejarah luar ruangan) daripada ekstraksi. Populasi kecil dan luas lahan yang signifikan memberi Anaconda kepadatan populasi terendah dalam daftar ini (12,8 orang per mil persegi). & Nbsp;

10. Havre - 9.372

Yang melengkapi sepuluh besar adalah komunitas pertanian pedesaan ini di Montana utara-tengah. Havre hanya malu dengan perbatasan Saskatchewan, Kanada, menempatkannya dengan kuat di wilayah padang rumput, meskipun masih mudah dalam jangkauan pegunungan. Siswa yang mencari kehidupan yang tenang ditarik ke Montana State University (utara), sementara penduduk dari semua jenis dapat menikmati keindahan yang belum terjamah dari kota kereta api yang santai ini. & Nbsp;

Kecintaan terhadap alam dan keinginan untuk anonimitas adalah beberapa alasan utama orang menemukan diri mereka di Montana. Ada daerah -daerah tertentu yang menarik banyak orang, yaitu Taman Nasional Glacier dan Taman Nasional Yellowstone, tetapi secara umum, Montana memungkinkan seseorang untuk melarikan diri dari kebisingan, menghirup udara segar, dan benar -benar menjelajahi salah satu tempat terbaik terakhir. & NBSP;

30 kota terbesar di Montana