Altura, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Altura
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Looking north on Main Street. Western terminus of MN-234 ends in Aultra.
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Location of Altura, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 471 |
| • Density | 158.21/sq mi (61.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55910
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-01234 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393941 |
Altura (pronounced al-TOOR-uh) is a small city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 471 people called Altura home.
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History of Altura
Altura got its name from a city in Spain, also called Altura. The first post office in Altura, Minnesota, opened way back in 1891. This means people have been sending and receiving mail here for over 130 years!
Geography of Altura
Altura is located in the state of Minnesota. The city covers an area of about 2.98 square miles (7.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People in Altura
The number of people living in Altura has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 200 | — | |
| 1920 | 189 | −5.5% | |
| 1930 | 256 | 35.4% | |
| 1940 | 258 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 269 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 320 | 19.0% | |
| 1970 | 334 | 4.4% | |
| 1980 | 354 | 6.0% | |
| 1990 | 349 | −1.4% | |
| 2000 | 417 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 493 | 18.2% | |
| 2020 | 471 | −4.5% | |
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Altura's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 493 people living in Altura. These people lived in 180 different homes. Many of these homes were families, with 126 of them being family households.
The average age of people in Altura in 2010 was about 33 years old.
- About 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 12% of the people were 65 years or older.
This shows that Altura has a mix of young people, adults, and older residents.
Notable Person from Altura
- George Henry Speltz was an important person from Altura. He became a Roman Catholic Bishop. This means he was a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church.
Images for kids
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Altura City Hall
See also
In Spanish: Altura (Minnesota) para niños
