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Sioux Falls Facts
Population: 85,013
Elevation: 1117 feet above sea level
Land Area: 54.8 square miles
Location: Located in the southeastern section of South Dakota at the intersection of Interstate 29 from the north and south and Interstate 90 from the east and west.
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (when it's noon in Sioux City, it's 1pm in New York and 10am in Los Angeles). Sioux City observes daylight savings time from April - October
Local Seasons:
Sioux Falls has four very distinctive yet moderate seasons. The summer daytime temperatures are in the 80's F, and the evenings comfortably near 60 F. Spring and fall are quite pleasant and beautiful. In the fall, the air is crisp and clean with a breeze blowing Springtime is similar with the daytime temperature rising almost daily beginning in early April with plenty of sun as well. Winters are cold and there is plenty of snow. Take the family and build a snowman in the park, and be sure to bring a camera to capture the memories.
How to Get There:
By Air
Sioux Falls Regional Airport
2801 Jaycee Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-336-0762
The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is served by one major airline and four shuttle services that fly to domestic and international destinations. Located on the north edge of the city and just minutes from downtown and the Sioux Falls Convention Center, SFRA serves Sioux Falls, southeast South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, and northwest Iowa with a well-maintained, modern and efficient airfield.
By Car
Located in the southeastern section of South Dakota, Sioux Falls is easily reached by car. From the north or south, the city is intersected by Interstate 29 and from the east and west, Interstate 90. Interstate 229 bypasses the business district to accommodate commuter traffic.
By Bus
Greyhound
301 N Dakota Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57102
605-336-0885
How to Get Around:
With so many sites to see and things to do, the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car. Within the city, drivers enjoy a arrangement of arterial streets with relatively little congestion. Sioux Falls also offers an extensive public transit system with special accommodations for the disabled and elderly, as well as free trolley rides that take people around downtown year-round and to Falls Park from May through October.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day: Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day: last Mon. in May
Independence Day: July 4
Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31
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