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Welcome to Caputa ...

Caputa is located in Pennington County<1>.

The pronunciation of Caputa: kuh-PYOO-tuh<2>

Caputa is 2,900 feet [884 m] above sea level.<3> In other words, the altitude of Caputa is about ½ mile above sea level.

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

Caputa is located in the (605) area code.

The ZIP code for Caputa: 57725<4>

Communities near Caputa ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Caputa.

  • Rapid City
  • Box Elder
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    • Box Elder lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the northwest of Caputa.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,564 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Box Elder have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Box Elder
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Box Elder<6>
  • Rapid Valley
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rapid Valley
    • Rapid Valley lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the northwest of Caputa.
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 8,260 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Rapid Valley
  • New Underwood
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Underwood
    • New Underwood lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<5> to the northeast of Caputa.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 679 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Underwood have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on New Underwood
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Underwood<6>
  • Murphy
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphy
    • Murphy lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<5> to the northwest of Caputa.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 482 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murphy have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Murphy
  • Hermosa
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hermosa
    • Hermosa lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<5> to the southwest of Caputa.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 409 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hermosa have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Hermosa
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hermosa<6>
  • Sioux Village
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sioux Village
    • Sioux Village lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the northwest of Caputa.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 262 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sioux Village have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Sioux Village
  • Rockerville
  • Stratosphere Bowl
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    • Stratosphere Bowl lies 18 miles [29 km]<5> to the west of Caputa.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 72 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stratosphere Bowl have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Stratosphere Bowl
  • Wildwood Addition
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Addition
    • Wildwood Addition lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the west of Caputa.
    • Estimated population in 2014: 55 people
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Addition have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Wildwood Addition

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 Caputa. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Caputa.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Caputa. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Caputa.

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

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Caputa ...

Looking for more information about Caputa? 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 Caputa, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Caputa.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Caputa. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Pennington County: www.co.pennington.sd.us/

The official website for State of South Dakota: sd.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Pennington, 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 Caputa. 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 Caputa - 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 Caputa). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Caputa or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<5>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Caputa) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Caputa. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from CaputaOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Caputa. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.9947, Longitude: -102.9802    
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>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.




 

 

 

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