Watonwan County, Minnesota
Watonwan County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Watonwan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,211 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,792 inhabitants. Its county seat is St. James. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.
County Snapshot
Watonwan County at a glance
Watonwan County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Minnesota counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
MadeliaPopulation 328
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Quick Facts about Watonwan County
| Population | 10,792 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Area | 440 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.9784,-94.6141 |
| Named for | Watonwan River |
| Altitude | 1,060 feet / 323 meters |
| Capital | St. James |
| Establishment | November 06, 1860 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:45:36 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 25 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Watonwan County is located at 43°58'42"N 94°36'51"W (43.9784300, -94.6140600). It has 2 neighbors: Martin County and Brown County.
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The largest city of Watonwan County is Madelia with a population of 328. Other cities include, Saint James population 262, Lewisville population 244, Odin population 168 and Darfur population 102. See all Watonwan County cities & populated places.
Watonwan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Watonwan County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Madelia | 328 | City in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States, along the Watonwan River |
| South Branch | 276 | Township in Watonwan County, Minnesota |
| Saint James | 262 | City in and the county seat of Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lewisville | 244 | Human settlement in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Butterfield | 214 | Township in Watonwan County, Minnesota |
| Odin | 168 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Darfur | 102 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| La Salle | 86 | City in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Watonwan County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Watonwan County decreased by 3.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,211 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,167 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,115 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,049 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,982 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,018 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,002 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,934 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,007 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,897 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,792 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |