Montevideo, Minnesota
Montevideo: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Montevideo is a city located in the county of Chippewa in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,383 and a population density of 435 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,027 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Montevideo
| Population : | 5,027 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Chippewa County |
| Postal code : | 56265 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 320 |
| Area : | 12.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 932 feet / 284 meters |
| Capital city : | Montevideo is capital of Chippewa County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:14:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 406 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Montevideo is located at 44°56'53"N 95°43'1"W (44.9480300, -95.7170100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Montevideo
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Montevideo decreased by 7.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1880 | 862 | - | |
| 1980 | 5,845 | 85.25% | |
| 2010 | 5,383 | -8.58% | census |
| 2011 | 5,304 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,220 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,187 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,173 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,180 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,159 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,115 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,092 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,043 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,027 | -0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Montevideo (10)
People born in Montevideo, including American-Spanish basketball player Wayne Brabender, musician Jonathon TeBeest, writer Paul Gruchow, .
List
- Steve Zaiser (American politician) he was born in 30/09/1951
- Tuffy Thompson (American football player (1914-2000)) he was born in 28/09/1914
- Marvin Walter Anderson (church historian) he was born in 12/01/1933
- Jeffrey Schoep he was born in 01/01/1974
- Clyde Starbeck (American football coach) he was born in 07/01/1900
- Otis Hamilton Lee (American philosopher) he was born in 28/09/1902
- H. E. Mason (philosopher) he was born in 04/07/1925
Schools in Montevideo
College & universities near Montevideo, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173638 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls (MN) | 56241 |
Post offices near Montevideo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Montevid Post Office | Montevideo (MN) | 56265 |
Other cities in Chippewa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chippewa County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clara City | 1,276 | City in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States |
| Milan | 353 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Maynard | 344 | City in Minnesota |
| Watson | 192 | Human settlement in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Louriston | 158 | Township in Chippewa County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Montevideo distances to largest Minnesota cities
