Pierre, South Dakota: Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County
Pierre (pronounced peer) is the capital city of South Dakota, a state of the United States of America.
state">state of the United States of America. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 14,091. 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.
Pierre, South Dakota | |
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 South Dakota State Capitol | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: "On The River-On The Move" | |
 Location within Hughes County in South Dakota | |
  Pierre Location within South Dakota  Pierre Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 44°22′29″N 100°19′14″W / 44.37472°N 100.32056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hughes |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| 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 (2020) | |
| • 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 |
| Website | City of Pierre |
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.
Transportation
Two airlines serving Pierre Regional Airport provide non-stop flights to Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
The nearest interstate highway is Interstate 90, about 34 miles south of Pierre via U.S. Highway 83. Pierre is one of only four state capitals not served by an interstate highway.
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