Western, Minnesota

Western: township in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

About

Western is a township located in the county of Otter Tail in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 129 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 133 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Western

Population 133 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Otter Tail County
Area 35.6 km2
Latitude & Longitude 46.1519,-96.1831
Altitude 1,079 feet / 329 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 10:59:04 (7th November 2026)
Density 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.1% (2010-2020)
Weather 28℉ Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog 7-days weather

Geography

Western is located at 46°9'7"N 96°10'59"W (46.1519000, -96.1831200).

Western map

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Weather

28°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
5 to 8 mph S Friday Night

Patchy fog after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

The population of Western increased by 3.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 129 - census
2011 129 0% estimation process
2012 128 -0.78% estimation process
2013 129 0.78% estimation process
2014 133 3.1% estimation process
2015 133 0% estimation process
2016 133 0% estimation process
2017 133 0% estimation process
2018 134 0.75% estimation process
2019 134 0% estimation process
2020 133 -0.75% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Western, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
173559 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls (MN) 56537-1000
200305 North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton (ND) 58076-0002

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Western, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DLK Detroit Lakes 116 Pioneer Street RAIL
FAR Fargo 420 4th Street North RAIL
SPL Staples First & Fourth Aves RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Western.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wendell Post Office Wendell (MN) 56590

Other cities in Otter Tail County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otter Tail County , MN.

City Name Population Title
Pelican Rapids 2,634 City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States