
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Watertown, a city in South Dakota, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Watertown — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Watertown | |
| District / County | Codington County | |
| State | South Dakota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 22,073 | |
| Area | 67.08 km² (25.90 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in South Dakota | #5 of 152 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 528 | |
| In Feet | 1,732 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 44.9 | |
| Longitude | -97.12 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 44.899° N 97.115° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 53' 58" N 97° 6' 54" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 53.96' N 97° 6.9' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Dakota Capital | 263 km West-Southwest of Pierre | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Altona, Canada (469 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 38m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 57201 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1879-01-01 |
Watertown is a city situated in South Dakota, United States, within North America. It falls under Codington County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Watertown as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in South Dakota
The latitude and longitude of Watertown pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 528 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Watertown on the map
Watertown runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Watertown run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Watertown exchange rates
To ring a number in Watertown from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Watertown and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Watertown ranks #5 of 152 cities in South Dakota. It lies about 263 km West-Southwest of Pierre, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Dakota market. › Cities near Watertown
Watertown has a recorded population of approximately 22,073 people. That places it #5 of 152 cities with population data in South Dakota. Browse more cities in South Dakota for comparison.
Watertown spans approximately 67.08 square kilometers (25.90 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Watertown sits within Codington County, is part of South Dakota in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Watertown keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:15 AM and sets around 06:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Watertown price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Watertown currency page.
Watertown is about 263 km West-Southwest of Pierre, the capital of South Dakota. See cities near Watertown for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Watertown lands you closest to Altona, Canada, about 469 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Watertown sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.