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Anaconda, county seat of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County , is located in mountainous southwestern Montana. The Continental Divide passes within 8 miles (13 km) of the community with the local Pintler Mountain range reaching 10,379 feet (3,164 m). With a population of 9,417, it is the ninth biggest city in Montana. Anaconda covers an area of three square miles (8 km²) and is 5,335 feet (1,626 m) above sea level.

The county area is 741 square miles (1,919 km²), characterized by densely timbered forestlands, lakes and recreation grounds. The county has common borders with Beaverhead, Butte-Silver Bow, Granite, Jefferson and Powell counties.

See also: Anaconda Smelter Stack


STATISTICS


  • Elevation: 5335 ft (1,626 m)

  • Average annual rainfall: 14 inches (356 mm)


  • Average length of growing season: 114 days

  • Average annual snowfall: 6.0 inches (15 cm)

  • Average annual temperature: 43.0 °F (6.1 °C)



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