Bottineau
City in Bottineau County, North Dakota
Bottineau is a city in Bottineau County, North Dakota, with 2,194 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,637 ft (499 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gardena, 8.9 miles S.
- 2,194residents (2020 Census)
- 1,637 ftelevation · 499 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 1,667 / sq mipopulation density
- 58318ZIP code
About Bottineau
Bottineau is a city in and the county seat of Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. Located just over ten miles (16 km) south of the Canada–United States border. The population was 2,194 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 2,152 in 2025.
The city is home to Dakota College at Bottineau. Attractions in Bottineau include the Bottineau Winter Park and "Tommy Turtle," the world's largest turtle, which has become a landmark for the city. Built in 1978 and thirty feet (9 m) in height, the fiberglass turtle is located in the eastern half of the city and was built as a symbol for the nearby Turtle Mountains. The International Peace Garden is nearby to the northeast.
Bottineau is also home to Programmer's Broadcasting, which owns and operates KBTO, along with KTZU and KWGO in Minot.
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Living in Bottineau
- Median household income
- $65,905
- Median home value
- $165,000
- Median rent
- $840/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Bottineau had 2,194 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,194 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,667 per sq mi (644 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bottineau at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Bottineau County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,194 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.32 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.8248° N, 100.4425° W |
| ZIP code | 58318 |
| Official website | bottineau.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3808460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bottineau
- Gardena8.9 mi S
- Souris12.4 mi NW
- Kramer15.2 mi SW
- Overly16.6 mi SE
- Willow City16.7 mi SE
- Dunseith17.3 mi E
- East Dunseith19.3 mi E
- Upham21.3 mi SW
- Landa21.9 mi W
- Newburg22.7 mi W
- Bantry24.2 mi S
- Barton25.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bottineau
What county is Bottineau in?
Bottineau is in Bottineau County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Bottineau, ND?
2,194 people lived in Bottineau at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bottineau, ND?
The ZIP code of Bottineau is 58318.
What is the elevation of Bottineau?
1,637 feet (499 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bottineau?
Gardena (8.9 mi), Souris (12.4 mi), Kramer (15.2 mi), Overly (16.6 mi), Willow City (16.7 mi).
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