Kalispell is a city in, and the county seat of, Flathead County,
Montana. The 2011 Census estimates put Kalispell's population at 20,008. The
Kalispell Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 91,633 and it is
the largest city and commercial center of northwest Montana. As of July 1, 2012
estimated population had grown to 20,487. The name Kalispell is a Salish word
meaning "flat land above the lake". Kalispell is also the gateway to
Glacier National Park
