Map of Delano city, Minnesota

Delano (/ˈdɛləˌnoʊ/ DEH-lə-NOH) is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,484 at the 2020 census. The city is known for its small-town feel. It is in the outskirts of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Delano city overview:
Name:	Delano city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Wright County
Elevation:	922 ft (281 m)
Total Area:	4.43 sq mi (11.47 km²)
Land Area:	4.43 sq mi (11.47 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	6,484
Population Density:	1,464.32/sq mi (565.42/km²)
ZIP code:	55328
Area code:	763
FIPS code:	2715454
GNISfeature ID:	0642749
Website:	www.delano.mn.us

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History

Delano was platted in 1868, and named after Francis Roach Delano, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Delano since 1870. Delano was incorporated in 1876. Three buildings in the town are on the National Register of Historic Places: the 1880s Eagle Newspaper Office, the 1888 Delano Village Hall, and the 1893 Simon Weldele House.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 4.43 square miles (11.47 km), all land. U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in the community. Other routes include County Roads 6 and 11 (from Minneapolis), 16, 17, and 30.

Delano is located at 45.04 degrees north, 93.78 degrees west, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The ZIP code is 55328.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Delano has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated “Dfa” on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Delano was 104 °F (40.0 °C) on July 31, 1988, while the coldest temperature recorded was −37 °F (−38.3 °C) on February 2, 1996.