Belview, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belview
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Odeon Theater
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Cities and townships of Redwood County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 291 |
| • Density | 317.69/sq mi (122.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56214
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-05050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0639908 |
Belview is a small city in Redwood County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, about 384 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 291. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Belview
Belview got its name from the French words meaning "beautiful view." A post office opened here in 1887. The city was officially planned out, or platted, in 1889. This means its streets and lots were mapped out. Belview became an official city in 1893.
Geography of Belview
Belview is located in Minnesota. It covers an area of about 0.95 square miles (2.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Roads and Connections
Belview is easy to find because it sits at the crossing of two main roads:
- County Road 7: This road goes north and south. It connects Belview to Sacred Heart in the north. To the south, it leads to Seaforth.
- County Road 9: This road runs east and west. It connects Belview to Delhi in the east. In the west, it leads to Echo.
Two state highways, Highway 19 and Highway 67, are just a few miles south of Belview. They meet County Road 7 there.
People of Belview
The number of people living in Belview has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 254 | — | |
| 1910 | 290 | 14.2% | |
| 1920 | 381 | 31.4% | |
| 1930 | 350 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 409 | 16.9% | |
| 1950 | 381 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 400 | 5.0% | |
| 1970 | 429 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 438 | 2.1% | |
| 1990 | 383 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 412 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 384 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 291 | −24.2% | |
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Belview's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of all people) showed that 384 people lived in Belview. These people lived in 169 different homes. Most of the people living in Belview were White (98.2%). A small number were Asian (0.5%) or from two or more races (1.3%). About 0.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Belview was 48.6 years old. About 18.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 31%, were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (54.9%) than males (45.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Belview (Minnesota) para niños
