Where is New Town, North Dakota, USA?

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Where is New Town Located? - New Town is a city located in the Mountrail County of North Dakota, United States. New Town lies between 40.7492678 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6406845 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New Town, North Dakota

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Where is New Town Located?

New Town is a city located in the Mountrail County of North Dakota, United States. New Town lies between 40.7492678 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6406845 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New Town city is 2764 people and the city has a total area of 1.19 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New Town, North Dakota Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew Town
CountyMountrail County
StateNorth Dakota
State CapitalBismarck
US RegionMidwest (West North Central)
Latitude47.9803° N
Longitude102.4902° W
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Land Area1.76 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area1.78 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)2,764
Population DensityApproximately 1,570 per sq mi
ZIP Code58763
Area Code701
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code38-56860
Congressional DistrictNorth Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New Town

CategoryInformation
Airport NameNew Town Municipal Airport
IATA CodeNone (General Aviation)
Nearest Commercial AirportMinot International Airport
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 2, North Dakota Highway 23, North Dakota Highway 1804
Rail ServiceFreight rail service available nearby
Public TransitRegional transportation services
Regional ConnectionsNorthwestern North Dakota access
  • New Town is located in northwestern North Dakota near the southern shore of Lake Sakakawea.
  • U.S. Highway 2 provides east–west transportation access across northern North Dakota.
  • North Dakota Highway 23 connects New Town with surrounding communities and regional routes.
  • Minot International Airport provides commercial air service for the region.

Top Places to Visit in New Town, North Dakota

Landmark NameType
Lake SakakaweaLake Recreation Area
Four Bears BridgeScenic Landmark
Three Affiliated Tribes MuseumCultural Museum
Fort Berthold Indian ReservationCultural and Historic Area
Four Bears Water ParkRecreation Facility
New Town City ParkCommunity Park
Lake Sakakawea State ParkState Park
Missouri River Recreation AreasOutdoor Recreation Area
Native American Cultural SitesHistoric Attraction
North Dakota Prairie AreasNatural Attraction

Driving Distances from New Town, North Dakota to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MinotNorth Dakota601 hour
WillistonNorth Dakota751 hour 15 minutes
Watford CityNorth Dakota751 hour 20 minutes
StanleyNorth Dakota4550 minutes
BeulahNorth Dakota1202 hours
BismarckNorth Dakota1452 hours 30 minutes
DickinsonNorth Dakota1502 hours 30 minutes
FargoNorth Dakota3005 hours
Grand ForksNorth Dakota3305 hours 30 minutes
Rapid CitySouth Dakota3506 hours

Colleges and Universities Near New Town, North Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeTribal CollegeCollegeNative American studies, business, education, and environmental programs
Minot State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, arts, and sciences
Williston State CollegePublicCollegeEnergy programs, workforce training, and associate degrees
Bismarck State CollegePublicCollegeEnergy technology, business, and technical education
University of North DakotaPublicUniversityResearch, aviation, engineering, and health sciences

Waterbodies Near New Town, North Dakota

Lake Sakakawea, Missouri River, Van Hook Arm, Shell Creek, and nearby waterways of the Fort Berthold region.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New Town

New Town High School athletic facilities, Four Bears Water Park, New Town Recreation facilities, and Lake Sakakawea outdoor recreation areas.

New Town, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • New Town was established in the twentieth century as a replacement community after the construction of the Garrison Dam created Lake Sakakawea.
  • The city is located within the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation, home of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation.
  • The original settlements in the area were relocated during the 1950s because of flooding caused by the reservoir project.
  • New Town developed as a regional center for residents, services, and businesses in the Lake Sakakawea area.
  • The discovery and development of oil resources in the Bakken Formation contributed to economic growth in the surrounding region.
  • Today, New Town is recognized for its Native American heritage, lake recreation, energy industry connections, and location near the Missouri River.

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