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Minnehaha County Map, South Dakota

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Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Minnehaha Location Map South Dakota

Home to Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County is the most populous in South Dakota. This county in the southeast corner of the state. The Big Sioux River cuts through, giving the city its name.

The Midwest’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade happens here every year. There’s a surprising amount of diversity for South Dakota.

Tech companies are moving in, changing the landscape. Falls Park features waterfalls, an observation tower, and a picnic area. Despite the urban center, you don’t have to drive far to hit farmland.

CategoryDetails
County NameMinnehaha County
County SeatSioux Falls
PopulationApproximately 215,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesSioux Falls, Brandon, Dell Rapids, Hartford, Garretson, Baltic, Valley Springs
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 29, Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 42
FIPS Code46-099
Total Area (Land and Water)814 square miles (807 sq mi land, 7 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Moody County (North), Pipestone County, Minnesota (Northeast), Rock County, Minnesota (East), Lyon County, Iowa (Southeast), Lincoln County (South), Turner County (Southwest), McCook County (West), Lake County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateSouth Dakota
Coordinates43°41’N, 96°48’W
EtymologyNamed after the Sioux word “Mnihaha,” meaning “rapid water” or “waterfall”
Major LandmarksFalls Park, Great Plains Zoo, Washington Pavilion, Old Courthouse Museum
WebsiteMinnehaha County Website

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