Scranton is a city in Bowman County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 258 at the 2020 census.
Scranton was founded in 1907 along the Milwaukee Road rail line known as the Pacific Extension. It was named after Scranton, Pennsylvania because, like that city, it was located within a region of coal mining.
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, Scranton has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.