Statehood Nov. 2, 1889 (40th state)
Capital Pierre
Largest Cities (by population) Sioux Falls, Rapid City,
Aberdeen, Watertown, Pierre
Origin of Name It's from the Sioux Indian word Dakota,
meaning Allies or Friends
Population 761,063 (46th)
Motto "Under God The People Rule" |
Area 77,121 sq miles (16th)
Bordering States (6) Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming,
Montana and North Dakota.
Number of Counties (66)
Largest County (by population) Minnehaha, 148,281
Highest Point Harney Peak, 7,242 ft.
Lowest Point Big Stone Lake, 966 ft. |
