Helena

Name: Helena
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Helena are called:

Male/General:

Helenan

Pronunciation:

/ˈhɛlənən/

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Population:: 32,091 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after Helena, Minnesota, the hometown of one of the city's founders.

About Helena

Capital city of Montana since 1875.
Located in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 4,058 feet.
Historic mining town known for its Victorian architecture.
Gateway to outdoor recreation and Montana's wilderness areas.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Boise

550 km southwest of Helena

People are called:

Boisean

Bismarck

650 km east of Helena

People are called:

Bismarckian

Cheyenne

600 km southeast of Helena

People are called:

Cheyennite

Quick Facts

Population:: 32,091 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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