Map of Orono city, Minnesota

Orono (/ˈɒrəˌnoʊ/ ORR-ə-noh, /ˈɒrnoʊ/ ORR-noh) is city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States west of Minneapolis. Located on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka, Orono is one of the city’s most upscale and wealthiest neighborhoods and also known for its sparse suburban character and abundant wildlife.

The population was 7,437 at the 2010 census. Orono is in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

Orono city overview:
Name:	Orono city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Hennepin County
Founded:	1889
Incorporated:	1955
Elevation:	935 ft (296 m)
Total Area:	23.98 sq mi (62.12 km²)
Land Area:	15.92 sq mi (41.22 km²)
Water Area:	8.07 sq mi (20.90 km²)
Total Population:	8,315
Population Density:	522.40/sq mi (201.70/km²)
ZIP code:	55300, 55391, 55399, 55356
Area code:	952
FIPS code:	2748580
GNISfeature ID:	0648996
Website:	www.ci.orono.mn.us

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History

Orono was originally part of Excelsior Township. In 1868, it became part of Medina Township. Residents received permission from Hennepin County to form the independent town of Orono in 1889. It was incorporated as a city in 1955.

Orono is named after Orono, Maine, the hometown of early resident George A. Brackett.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.15 square miles (65.14 km), of which 15.98 square miles (41.39 km) is land and 9.17 square miles (23.75 km) is water. U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route.