Bowman is a city in and the county seat of Bowman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2020 census. Bowman is approximately 16 miles north of the South Dakota border.
History
Bowman was founded in 1907 at about the same time the railroad was extended to that point. The city took its name from Bowman County. A post office has been in operation at Bowman since 1907.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Bowman has a humid continental climate (Dfb), typical for North Dakota. Being relatively proximate to the Rocky Mountains and their warming chinook winds, it is less frigid during winter than most of North Dakota despite its higher altitude. January mean temperatures are warmer than Fargo, warmer than Bismarck, and warmer than Grand Forks.