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Minidoka County, Idaho

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Minidoka County
Minidoka County Courthouse
Minidoka County Courthouse
Map of Idaho highlighting Minidoka County
Location within the U.S. state of Idaho
Map of the United States highlighting Idaho
Idaho's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°51′N 113°38′W / 42.85°N 113.64°W / 42.85; -113.64
Country United States
State Idaho
FoundedJanuary 28, 1913
Named forDakota Sioux word meaning "a fountain or spring of water."
SeatRupert
Largest cityRupert
Area
 • Total763 sq mi (1,980 km2)
 • Land758 sq mi (1,960 km2)
 • Water5.3 sq mi (14 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total21,613
 • Density28/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.minidoka.id.us

Minidoka County is a county in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2020 census, 21,613 people lived there.[1] The county seat and largest city is Rupert.[2]

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References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Minidoka County, Idaho". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.