Pierre, South Dakota
capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pierre (pronounced "peer") is the capital city of South Dakota, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 14,091.[4] Pierre is the county seat of Hughes County. Started in 1880 on the Missouri River across from Fort Pierre, Pierre has been the state capital since 1889.
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Pierre, South Dakota | |
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Motto: "On The River-On The Move" | |
Coordinates: 44°22′29″N 100°19′14″W | |
Country | United States |
State | South Dakota |
County | Hughes |
Founded | 1880 |
Incorporated | 1883[1] |
Named for | Pierre Chouteau Jr. |
Area | |
• Total | 13.05 sq mi (33.80 km2) |
• Land | 13.03 sq mi (33.74 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.08% |
Elevation | 1,700 ft (500 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 14,091 |
• Density | 1,081.68/sq mi (417.63/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (Central) |
ZIP code | 57501 |
Area code | 605 |
FIPS code | 46-49600 |
GNIS feature ID | 1267533[3] |
Website | City of Pierre |
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Pierre lies on rough river bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. It is a few miles away from Lake Oahe, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world, and a very popular fishing destination.