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Located in Brown County, of which it is the county seat, Aberdeen is the third largest city in South Dakota. It is located in the northeastern part of the state and covers an area of 15.6 square miles.
The estimated population of Aberdeen is 28,000, with over 43,000 people living in the city's metropolitan area.
Aberdeen was settled in 1880 and named after the city of the same name in Scotland.
The city is a major educational hub for South Dakota, being home to two major institutions in the form of Presentation College and Northern State University. The city also boasts a lively arts and culture scene, as well as plenty of sporting teams and areas.
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