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Anaconda, Montana
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
Deer Lodge County Courthouse in Anaconda.
Deer Lodge County Courthouse in Anaconda.
Nickname: Gateway to the Pintlar Scenic Route
Location of Anaconda in Montana
Location of Anaconda in Montana
Coordinates: 46°08′N 112°56′W / 46.133, -112.933
Country United States
State Montana
City-County Anaconda and Deer Lodge County
Established 1906[1]
Consolidated 1976[1]
Government
 - Type Commission-chief executive
 - Chief Executive Rebecca Guay[2]
Elevation [3] 5,265 ft (1,605 m)
Population (2000†)[4] [5]
 - Urban 6,223
 - City-County (2006) 8,888
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59711
Area code(s) 406

† No official City population figure available from the U.S. Census Bureau 2000 Census due to consolidated nature of city and county. Population for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Urban Cluster shown. See Urban area for complete definition. No 2006 population estimate available from the Census Bureau. City-County figure is an official Census estimate as of July 1, 2006 for all of Deer Lodge County.

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[edit] Belgrade

City of Belgrade
Location of Belgrade in Montana
Location of Belgrade in Montana
Coordinates: 45°46′43″N 111°10′44″W / 45.77861, -111.17889
Country United States
State Montana
County Gallatin
Incorporated 1906
Government
 - Type Council-manager
 - Mayor Russell C. Nelson[6]
 - City Manager Joseph A. Menicucci
Area
 - Total 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
 - Land 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)  0%
Elevation [7] 4,454 ft (1,358 m)
Population (2006)[8]
 - Total 7,323
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59714
Area code(s) 406
Class Third
Website: http://www.ci.belgrade.mt.us

[edit] Billings

Billings, Montana
Image:Billingssky6small.JPG
Billings skyline and Sacrifice Cliff, 2005.
Nickname: The Magic City
Motto: Star of the Big Sky Country
Location of Billings in Montana
Location of Billings in Montana
Coordinates: 45°47′12″N 108°32′14″W / 45.78667, -108.53722
Country United States
State Montana
County Yellowstone
Founded 1877
Incorporated 1882
Government
 - Type Mayor-council
 - Mayor Ron Tussing
 - City Administrator Christina Volek [9]
Area
 - City 41 sq mi (106.2 km²)
 - Land 40.9 sq mi (105.9 km²)
 - Water 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)  0.33%
Elevation [10] 3,124 ft (952 m)
Population (2006)[11][12]
 - City 100,148
 - Metro 148,116
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59101
Area code(s) 406
Website: http://www.cityofbillings.net

[edit] Bozeman

Bozeman, Montana
Motto: The Most Livable Place
Location of Bozeman in Montana
Location of Bozeman in Montana
Coordinates: 45°40′40″N 111°2′50″W / 45.67778, -111.04722
Country United States
State Montana
County Gallatin
Settled 1864
Incorporated 1883 [13]
Government
 - Type Commission-Manager
 - City manager Chris Kukulski
Area
 - Total 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
 - Land 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0 km²)  0%
Elevation [14] 4,810 ft (1,466 m)
Population (2006)[15]
 - Total 35,061
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59715
Area code(s) 406
Website: http://www.bozeman.net

[edit] Butte

Butte, Montana
The City and County of Butte-Silver Bow
Nickname: The Richest Hill on Earth
Location of Butte in Montana
Location of Butte in Montana
Coordinates: 46°00′23″N 112°31′47″W / 46.00639, -112.52972
Country United States
State Montana
City-County City and County of Butte-Silver Bow
Settled
Consolidated May 5, 1977
Government
 - Type Commission-chief executive
 - Chief Executive Paul Babb[16]
Elevation [17] 5,549 ft (1,691 m)
Population (2000†)[4] [18]
 - Urban 30,615
 - City-County (2006) 32,801
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59701
Area code(s) 406

† No official City population figure available from the U.S. Census Bureau 2000 Census due to consolidated nature of city and county. Population for Butte-Silver Bow Urban Cluster shown. See Urban area for complete definition. Includes urbanized area of Walkerville. No 2006 population estimate available from the Census Bureau. City-County figure is an official Census estimate as of July 1, 2006 for all of Silver Bow County, including Walkerville.
Website: http://www.bsb.mt.gov

[edit] Glendive

Glendive, Montana
Nickname: Montana's Gateway City
Motto: Good people, surrounded by badlands
Location of Glendive in Montana
Location of Glendive in Montana
Country United States
State Montana
County Dawson
Population (2006)[19]
 - Total 4,643

[edit] Great Falls

Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, Montana at dusk.
Great Falls, Montana at dusk.
Nickname: The Electric City
Location of Great Falls in Montana
Location of Great Falls in Montana
Coordinates: 47°30′13″N 111°17′11″W / 47.50361, -111.28639
Country United States
State Montana
County Cascade
Incorporated 1888
Government [20]
 - Type Commission-Manager
 - Mayor Dona Stebbins
 - City manager John Lawton
Elevation [21] 3,334 ft (1,016 m)
Population (2006)[22][23]
 - City 56,215
 - Metro 79,385
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59401
Area code(s) 406
Website: http://www.ci.great-falls.mt.us/

[edit] Kalispell

Kalispell, Montana
View looking north, S. Main Street (U.S. Highway 93) in foreground.
View looking north, S. Main Street (U.S. Highway 93) in foreground.
Location of Kalispell in Montana
Location of Kalispell in Montana
Coordinates: 48°11′52″N 114°18′58″W / 48.19778, -114.31611
Country United States
State Montana
County Flathead
Established 1891
Government [24][25]
 - Type Council-manager
 - Mayor Pamela B. Kennedy
 - City manager James H. Patrick
Elevation [26] 2,954 ft (900 m)
Population (2006)[27]
 - Total 19,432
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59901
Area code(s) 406
Website: http://www.kalispell.com

[edit] Laurel

Laurel, Montana
Grain silos with painted billboards Laurel, Montana
Grain silos with painted billboards Laurel, Montana
Location of Laurel in Montana
Location of Laurel in Montana
Coordinates: 45°40′26″N 108°46′15″W / 45.67389, -108.77083
Country United States
State Montana
County Yellowstone
Government [28][29]
 - Type Mayor-council
 - Mayor Ken Olson
Population (2006)[30]
 - Total 6,421
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59044
Area code(s) 406
Website: http://laurel.mt.gov/

[edit] Missoula

Missoula, Montana
View of Missoula from Mount Sentinel looking northwest, University of Montana campus in foreground
View of Missoula from Mount Sentinel looking northwest, University of Montana campus in foreground
Nickname: The Garden City
Location of Missoula in Montana
Location of Missoula in Montana
Coordinates: 46°51′45″N 114°0′42″W / 46.8625, -114.01167
Country United States
State Montana
County Missoula
Settled 1865[31]
Incorporated 1883[31]
Government [32]
 - Mayor John Engen
 - City Administrator Bruce Bender
Elevation [33] 3,200 ft (975 m)
Population (2006)[34][35]
 - City 64,081
 - Metro 101,417
Time zone Mountain Standard Time (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59801
Area code(s) 406
Website: http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/

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[edit] Montana municipal and county classification

In Montana, United States, municipalities and counties are divided into classes, as called for by state statute[36][37]. The classification of municipalities divides incorporated municipalities into one of four categories. The classification scheme is based on the population of each municipality. Members of the three largest classes are deemed "cities", while the members of the fourth class are called "towns". Cities and towns are classified at the time of their organization, and are reorganized when they change classification due to an increase or decrease in population. Unincorporated places or census designated places fall outside of this scheme, and are subject to county governance.

The classification of counties is based on taxable valuation of the property within the county on which a tax levy is made. The county classification scheme is divided into seven classes--first through seventh class.[37] The purpose for the county classification system is to regulate compensation and salaries of county officers not otherwise provided for. The class to which a county belongs is determined by the county commissioners in September of every year.[38]

[edit] First class city

Every city having a population of 10,000 or more is classed as a city of the first class.[36] Under certain exceptions municipalities with a population of between 9,000 and 10,000 may elect, by resolution to be either a first or second class city.[39]

Currently, the cities of Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, and Missoula are first class cities.

[edit] Second class city

Every city having a population of less than 10,000 but more than 5,000 is a city of the second class.[36] Under similar exceptions as above municipalities with a population of between 5,000 and 7,500 may elect, by resolution to be either a second or third class city.[39]

Currently, the cities of Havre, Miles City, Whitefish, Belgrade, Livingston, Laurel, and Lewistown are second class cities.

[edit] Third class city

Every city having a population of more than 1,000 but less than 5,000 is a city of the third class.[36] Under similar exceptions as with first and second class cities, municipalities with a population of between 1,000 and 2,500 may, by resolution be classified as either a town or third class city.[39]

[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ a b Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.
  2. ^ Anaconda-Deer Lodge County. Montana Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.
  3. ^ 2007-2008 Montana Highway System Map (PDF). Montana Department of Transportation. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
  4. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Divison, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  6. ^ Elected Officials - City of Belgrade. City of Belgrade. Retrieved on 2007-09-26.
  7. ^ Belgrade. City of Belgrade. Retrieved on 2007-09-26.
  8. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  9. ^ City of Billings - City Administrator. City of Billings. Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  10. ^ 2007-2008 Montana Highway System Map (PDF). Montana Department of Transportation. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
  11. ^ Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places over 100,000, Ranked by July 1, 2006 Population: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-01) (XLS or CSV). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  12. ^ Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (CBSA-EST2006-01) (XLS or CSV). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-04-05). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  13. ^ Bozeman - City Commission History (PDF). City of Bozeman. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
  14. ^ 2007-2008 Montana Highway System Map (PDF). Montana Department of Transportation. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
  15. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  16. ^ City and County of Butte-Silver Bow - Chief Executive Paul Babb. The City and County of Butte-Silver Bow. Retrieved on 2007-09-29.
  17. ^ 2007-2008 Montana Highway System Map (PDF). Montana Department of Transportation. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
  18. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Divison, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  19. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Divison, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  20. ^ About Great Falls. City of Great Falls. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
  21. ^ 2007-2008 Montana Highway System Map (PDF). Montana Department of Transportation. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
  22. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Divison, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  23. ^ Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (CBSA-EST2006-01) (XLS or CSV). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-04-05). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  24. ^ Mayor and Council of the City of Kalispell. City of Kalispell. Retrieved on 2007-09-30.
  25. ^ Kalispell Montana - Welcome to the City of Kalispell. City of Kalispell. Retrieved on 2007-09-30.
  26. ^ 2007-2008 Montana Highway System Map (PDF). Montana Department of Transportation. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
  27. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Divison, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  28. ^ City of Laurel Montana.
  29. ^ Shay, Becky. "Laurel faces vote on city government", Billings Gazette, 2007-10-04. Retrieved on 2007-10-04. 
  30. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  31. ^ a b Brief History. City of Missoula. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
  32. ^ Mayor's Office - City of Missoula. City of Missoula. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
  33. ^ 2007-2008 Montana Highway System Map (PDF). Montana Department of Transportation. Retrieved on 2007-09-27.
  34. ^ Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Montana, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (SUB-EST2006-04-30) (XLS or CSV). Population Divison, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-06-28). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  35. ^ Table 1: Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 (CBSA-EST2006-01) (XLS or CSV). Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau (2007-04-05). Retrieved on 2007-09-28.
  36. ^ a b c d Classification of municipalities, Montana Code Annotated, (M.C.A.) 7-1-4111. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.
  37. ^ a b Classification of counties, M.C.A. 7-1-2111. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  38. ^ Designation of county classfication by county commissioners, M.C.A. 7-1-2112. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  39. ^ a b c Exceptions from classfication system, M.C.A. 7-1-4112. Retrieved on 2007-10-06.