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Welcome to Galata ...

Galata is located in Toole County<1>.

The pronunciation of Galata: gah-LAT-ah<2>

While we don't have a date for the founding of Galata, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1925.

Galata is 3,100 feet [945 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the altitude of Galata is about ½ mile above sea level.

Time Zone: Galata lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area Code for Galata: 406

The ZIP code for Galata: 59444<4>

Communities near Galata ...

We have created a list of 6 communities that are near Galata.

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Galata. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Galata.

We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Galata. See our Newspapers Page for Galata.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Galata ...

Looking for more information about Galata? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Galata, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Galata.

Adding Galata to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Galata in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Galata was on a map titled Map of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming (from Rand McNally, 1925).

We also found Galata on a map titled Hixson Map of Montana (1950).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Galata.

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Montana's counties, including Toole, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Galata. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<3>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Galata - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Galata). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Galata or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.