Missoula
A community guide to Missoula in Montana, the United States.
- Population
- 73,489 residents
- Region
- Montana
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 46.8721, -113.9940
Community and amenities
Missoula offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Montana: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Missoula's residents. Visitors passing through Missoula encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
History
The history of Missoula is bound up with the broader story of Montana. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Missoula has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Missoula sits at approximate coordinates 46.8721 latitude and -113.9940 longitude within Montana. The terrain and natural features around Missoula reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Montana road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Missoula is a populated place in Montana, the United States. The community supports 73,489 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Montana. Its position within the broader regional network gives Missoula a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.