Independence is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Most of the city is agricultural land with dense woods and numerous lakes. It is named after Lake Independence, a large lake on the community’s eastern boundary.
The population was 3,504 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in the community.
Name: | Independence city |
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LSAD Code: | 25 |
LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
State: | Minnesota |
County: | Hennepin County |
Elevation: | 978 ft (298 m) |
Land Area: | 32.43 sq mi (84.00 km²) |
Water Area: | 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km²) |
Population Density: | 115.78/sq mi (44.70/km²) |
ZIP code: | 55357, 55359 |
Area code: | 763 |
FIPS code: | 2730842 |
GNISfeature ID: | 0645396 |
Website: | https://www.ci.independence.mn.us |
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 34.56 square miles (89.51 km), of which 32.37 square miles (83.84 km) is land and 2.19 square miles (5.67 km) is water. Independence is 24 miles west of Minneapolis.
See also
Map of Minnesota State and its subdivision:- Aitkin
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