Where is Lisbon, North Dakota, USA?

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Where is Lisbon Located? - Lisbon is a city located in the Ransom County of North Dakota, United States. Lisbon lies between 40.6548253 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6717969 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lisbon, North Dakota

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Where is Lisbon?: The Google Map showing the location of Lisbon in the U.S. state of North Dakota.

Where is Lisbon Located?

Lisbon is a city located in the Ransom County of North Dakota, United States. Lisbon lies between 40.6548253 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6717969 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lisbon city is 2204 people and the city has a total area of 2.29 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lisbon, North Dakota Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityLisbon
CountyRansom County
StateNorth Dakota
State CapitalBismarck
US RegionMidwestern United States (Great Plains)
Latitude46.4416° N
Longitude97.6815° W
Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Land Area2.29 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area2.29 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)2,204
Population Density961 per sq mi
ZIP Code58054
Area Code701
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code38-47100
Congressional DistrictNorth Dakota At-Large Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Lisbon

CategoryDetails
Airport NameHector International Airport
IATA CodeFAR
PortNo Commercial Port
Major HighwaysNorth Dakota Highway 27, North Dakota Highway 32
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station in Fargo
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNo fixed-route urban transit service
  • North Dakota Highway 27 provides east-west access through Lisbon and connects the city with surrounding Ransom County communities.
  • North Dakota Highway 32 provides north-south regional highway connections.
  • Hector International Airport in Fargo provides commercial air service approximately 50 miles northeast of Lisbon.
  • The city serves as a regional center for agriculture, government, and local services in the Sheyenne River Valley.

Top Places to Visit in Lisbon, North Dakota

Landmark NameType
Lisbon Opera HouseHistoric Theater
Scenic TheaterHistoric Movie Theater
Ransom County CourthouseHistoric Government Building
Sheyenne RiverRiver Recreation Area
Fort Ransom State ParkState Park
Sheyenne National GrasslandsNatural Area
Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic BywayScenic Route
Lisbon Bissell Golf CourseGolf Course
Sheyenne River SpeedwayMotorsports Facility
North Dakota Veterans HomeHistoric Community Facility

Driving Distances from Lisbon, North Dakota to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
EnderlinNorth Dakota2530 minutes
FargoNorth Dakota5055 minutes
WahpetonNorth Dakota551 hour
Valley CityNorth Dakota651 hour 10 minutes
JamestownNorth Dakota951 hour 30 minutes
Grand ForksNorth Dakota1252 hours
BismarckNorth Dakota2203 hours 15 minutes
Sioux FallsSouth Dakota2303 hours 30 minutes
MinneapolisMinnesota2504 hours
Rapid CitySouth Dakota3605 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Lisbon, North Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
North Dakota State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, business, sciences, and research programs
Valley City State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, technology, arts, and sciences programs
Rasmussen University – Fargo CampusPrivateUniversityHealthcare, business, technology, and professional programs
Lake Region State CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, workforce training, and transfer programs
Mayville State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, and liberal arts programs

Waterbodies in Lisbon, North Dakota

Lisbon is located in the Sheyenne River Valley of southeastern North Dakota. The primary water resource near the city is the Sheyenne River, along with nearby creeks, wetlands, and prairie waterways. These water resources support agriculture, wildlife habitat, recreation, and regional ecosystems.

Stadiums in Lisbon

Lisbon features local athletic facilities including Lisbon High School sports fields, Lions Field, and community recreation facilities. These venues host football, baseball, softball, basketball, track and field, and other local sporting events.

Lisbon, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Lisbon was founded in 1880 and was named after Lisbon, Portugal.
  • The city developed as an agricultural and railroad community in the Sheyenne River Valley.
  • Lisbon became the county seat of Ransom County and grew as a center for farming, trade, and local government.
  • The arrival of rail transportation played an important role in the city's early economic growth.
  • Today, Lisbon is known for its agricultural heritage, historic downtown, outdoor recreation opportunities, and connection to southeastern North Dakota communities.

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