Facts About Sioux Falls
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The city was founded in 1856 and is named after the falls of the Big Sioux River.
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The history of Sioux Falls revolves around the cascades of the Big Sioux River.
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Sioux Falls has an area of 73.47 square miles, of which 72.96 square miles is land and 0.51 square miles is water.
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Sioux Falls is twinned with the following sister cities Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Northern Ireland & Potsdam, Germany.
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The Village of Sioux Falls, consisting of 1,200 acres, was incorporated in 1876 by the 12th legislative assembly of the Dakota Territory, which convened in the territorial capital of Yankton.
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The village charter proved to be too restrictive, however, and Sioux Falls petitioned to become a city. The city charter was granted by the Dakota Territorial legislature on March 3, 1883.
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The estimated population of Sioux Falls is 202,600 as of 2022, with the metro area having a population of 281,958, making it accountable for more than 30% of the population of the state.
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Sioux Falls is home to several annual events and festivals, including the Sioux Empire Fair, the Downtown Riverfest, and the JazzFest.
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The city is served by the Sioux Falls Regional Airport, which offers daily flights to several major cities in the United States.
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The city is home to a number of museums, including the Old Courthouse Museum, which houses artefacts and exhibits related to the history of Sioux Falls and South Dakota.
