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Anoka County Map, Minnesota

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Anoka County, Minnesota

Anoka Location Map Minnesota

Anoka County sits in the east-central part of Minnesota, just north of the Twin Cities. The Mississippi River forms its southwestern border so residents have plenty of spots for fishing and boating here.

Anoka is the county seat and calls itself the “Halloween Capital of the World”. They started celebrating Halloween to keep kids out of trouble, and the tradition stuck.

The county’s got its share of parks and lakes, perfect for summer picnics or fall hikes. It’s growing fast, attracting folks who want space to breathe without being too far from Minneapolis.

CategoryDetails
County NameAnoka County
County SeatAnoka
PopulationApproximately 370,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesBlaine, Coon Rapids, Andover, Fridley, Ramsey, Anoka, Columbia Heights, Lino Lakes
Interstates and HighwaysI-35W, US 10, US 169, MN 47, MN 65, MN 610
FIPS Code27-003
Total Area (Land and Water)446 square miles (Land: 423 sq mi, Water: 23 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Isanti County (North), Chisago County (Northeast), Washington County (East), Ramsey County (Southeast), Hennepin County (Southwest), Sherburne County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.2746° N, 93.2475° W
EtymologyNamed after the Dakota word “anokatanhan,” meaning “on both sides”
Major LandmarksBunker Hills Regional Park, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, Mississippi River, Anoka Halloween Capital of the World
WebsiteAnoka County Website

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