This location map shows the location of South Dakota in the United States. Clearly marked in red, South Dakota is located in the north-central part of the country, bordered by states such as North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Montana. This map also shows broader geographic context, including surrounding oceans, continents, and major latitude lines such as the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle. This visual reference is ideal for understanding South Dakota's location in North America.
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Official Name | State of South Dakota |
Capital | Pierre |
Largest City | Sioux Falls |
Smallest City | Hillsview (by population) |
Statehood | November 2, 1889 (40th state) |
Population | ~910,000 (as of 2025 estimate) |
Area | 77,116 sq mi (199,729 km²) |
Time Zone | Central & Mountain Time Zones |
Highest Mountain Peak | Black Elk Peak (7,244 ft / 2,208 m) |
Major Rivers | Missouri River, Cheyenne River |
State Tree | Black Hills Spruce |
State Flower | American Pasque Flower |
State Abbreviation | SD |
Borders | North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana |
State Bird | Ring-necked Pheasant |
Drives On | Right |