Alexandria is a city in central Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 649 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Hanson County.
| Name: | Alexandria city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | South Dakota |
| County: | Hanson County |
| Founded: | 1880 |
| Incorporated: | 1885 |
| Elevation: | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Total Area: | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km²) |
| Land Area: | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 649 |
| Population Density: | 1,040.06/sq mi (401.88/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 57311 |
| Area code: | 605 |
| FIPS code: | 4600820 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 1253612 |
| Website: | www.alexandriasd.com |
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History
In 1879, the community was founded with the name Clarksville. Its post office was established in 1880, and the city later incorporated in 1885 as Alexandria. The city was named after Alexander Mitchell.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km), all land. Alexandria has been assigned the ZIP code 57311, and the FIPS place code 00820.
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See also
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