Welcome to Wakpala ...
Wakpala is located in Corson County<1>.
The pronunciation of Wakpala: wahk-PAH-luh<2>
From the 2010 Census (the most recent Census number we have), Wakpala had a population of 301 people.<3> (see below for details).
Wakpala is 1,630 feet [497 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Wakpala lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Wakpala (for example, toward Mound City), you will leave Mountain Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
The area code for Wakpala: (605)
The ZIP code for Wakpala: 57658<5>
Communities near Wakpala ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Wakpala.
- Mobridge
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mobridge
- Mobridge is located in Walworth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,373 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mobridge <6>
- Sitka
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast) - McLaughlin
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McLaughlin have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McLaughlin
- McLaughlin is located in Corson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 642 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McLaughlin <6>
- Jeffrey ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - Little Eagle
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Eagle have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Eagle
- Little Eagle is located in Corson County
- Population from the 2010 Census: 319 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little Eagle <6>
- Glenham
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenham have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenham
- Glenham is located in Walworth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 103 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenham <6>
- Kenel
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenel
- Kenel is located in Corson County
- Estimated population in 2014: 61 people
- Mahto
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahto
- Mahto is located in Corson County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mahto <6>
- Trail City
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trail City have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trail City
- Trail City is located in Corson County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Trail City <6>
- Pollock
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pollock have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pollock
- Pollock is located in Campbell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pollock <6>
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 Wakpala. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wakpala.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wakpala. 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 Wakpala.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wakpala. See our Newspapers Page for Wakpala.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Wakpala ...
Looking for more information about Wakpala? 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 Wakpala, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Wakpala.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wakpala. 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 Corson, 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 Wakpala. 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> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Wakpala. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Wakpala - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | 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 Wakpala). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wakpala or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <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. |