Minneapolis, Minnesota
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City of Minneapolis |
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Etymology: Dakota word mni (water) with Greek polis(city) |
Nickname(s):
"City of Lakes", "Mill City", "Twin Cities" (a nickname shared with Saint Paul), "Mini Apple"
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Motto(s):
En Avant (French: 'Forward')
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Location within Hennepin County
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Location within Minnesota
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Coordinates: 44°59′N 93°16′W
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Country |
United States |
State |
Minnesota |
County |
Hennepin |
Incorporated |
1867 |
Founded by |
John H. Stevens and Franklin Steele |
Government
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• Type |
Weak mayor–council |
• Body |
Minneapolis City Council |
• Mayor |
Jacob Frey |
• Council President |
Lisa Bender |
Area
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• City |
57.49 sq mi (148.89 km2) |
• Land |
54.00 sq mi (139.86 km2) |
• Water |
3.49 sq mi (9.03 km2) |
Elevation
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830 ft (264 m) |
Population
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• City |
382,578 |
• Estimate
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422,331 |
• Rank |
US: 46th MN: 1st |
• Density |
7,820.80/sq mi (3,019.64/km2) |
• Metro
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3,600,618 (US: 16th)[2] |
• CSA
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4,197,883 (US: 14th) |
Demonym(s) |
Minneapolitan |
Time zone |
UTC–6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) |
UTC–5 (CDT) |
ZIP Codes |
55401–55488 (range includes some ZIP Codes for Minneapolis suburbs)
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Area code(s) |
612 |
FIPS code |
27-43000 |
GNIS feature ID |
0655030[5] |
Major airport |
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
Public transportation |
Metro Transit |
Website |
www.minneapolismn.gov |
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