Pondera County (/ˌpɒndəˈreɪ/ POND-ə-RAY) is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,898. Its county seat is Conrad.
| Name: | Pondera County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 30-073 |
| State: | Montana |
| Founded: | April 1, 1919 |
| Named for: | Pend d’Oreilles people |
| Seat: | Conrad |
| Largest city: | Conrad |
| Total Area: | 1,640 sq mi (4,200 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,623 sq mi (4,200 km²) |
| Total Population: | 5,898 |
| Population Density: | 3.6/sq mi (1.4/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website: | www.ponderacountymontana.org |
Pondera County location map. Where is Pondera County?
Pondera County Road Map
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,640 square miles (4,200 km), of which 1,623 square miles (4,200 km) is land and 17 square miles (44 km) (1.0%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Glacier County – north
- Toole County – north
- Liberty County – east
- Chouteau County – east
- Teton County – south
- Flathead County – west
National protected area
- Lewis and Clark National Forest (part)
- Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Area (part)












