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Orient, South Dakota
Town · Population 51 · #271 in South Dakota
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About Orient
Orient is a tiny community in northern South Dakota with an estimated population of 51.
Officially, Orient is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 176 residents per square mile.
📰 Orient News Today
- Mary E. Roesler Obituary (2026) - Orient, SD - Reck Funeral Home - Miller Legacy obituary · Jul 24
- Phyllis Eschenbaum Aberdeen Insider · May 28
- LifeQuest’s Shared Living program empowers families and fosters independence across South Dakota Mitchell Republic · Feb 4
- Steve Ray Schwan Obituary Feb 16, 2025 Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory · Feb 16
- Kenneth "Ken" Witte Obituary Jun 1, 2024 Welter Funeral Home · Jun 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Orient Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Orient — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- With 51 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Orient
- Orient Bar & Grill — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateSouth Dakota
TypeTown
Population (2024)51
Rank in state#271 of 310
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density176/sq mi
Coordinates44.9017, -99.0887