Welcome to Provo ...
Provo is located in Fall River County<1>.
The pronunciation of Provo: PROH-voh<2>
When the people of Provo refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Provoan<3>
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Provo had a population of 33 people.<4> (see below for details).
Provo is 3,720 feet [1,134 m] above sea level.<5> In other words, the elevation of Provo is about ¾ mile [or ~1¼ km] above sea level.
Time Zone: Provo lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Provo lies within the (605) area code.
Communities Also Named Provo ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Provo - they are located in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Provo.
Communities near Provo ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Provo.
- Edgemont
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgemont
- Edgemont lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<6> to the north of Provo.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 718 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgemont have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Edgemont
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgemont<8>
- Heppner
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- Heppner lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<6> to the east of Provo.
- Estimated population in 2014: 267 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heppner have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Rocky Ford
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- Rocky Ford lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<6> to the northeast of Provo.
- Estimated population in 2014: 6 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Ardmore ‑ Historic
- Cascade Springs
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- Cascade Springs lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<6> to the northeast of Provo.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cascade Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Cascade Springs
- Montrose ‑ Historic
- Hot Springs
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- Hot Springs lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<6> to the northeast of Provo.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,502 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Hot Springs
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hot Springs<8>
- Dewey
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewey
- Dewey lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<6> to the northwest of Provo.
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- Kirtley
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- Kirtley lies 28 miles [45.1 km]<6> to the southwest of Provo.
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- Oelrichs
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- Oelrichs lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<6> to the east of Provo.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 124 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oelrichs have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Oelrichs
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oelrichs<8>
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 Provo. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Provo.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Provo. 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 Provo.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Provo. See our Newspapers Page for Provo.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Provo ...
Looking for more information about Provo? 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 Provo, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Provo.
Adding Provo to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Provo 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 that we've found for Provo was the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Provo.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Provo. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 Fall River, 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 Provo. 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> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Provo refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Provo may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Provo. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Provo - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Provo) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Provo. 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 ProvoOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Provo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.1933, Longitude: -103.8339 |
| <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. |
| <8> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |