Bombay, Minnesota facts for kids
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Bombay
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 Bombay, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Bombay, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Townships | Wanamingo, Cherry Grove |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55983
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 640356 |
Bombay is a small place in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. These areas don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the larger county government. For Bombay, this means Goodhue County handles things like roads and services.
Where is Bombay Located?
Bombay is found in the state of Minnesota. It is specifically located within Goodhue County. The community is near where two main roads meet: State Highway 60 (MN 60) and 70th Avenue. Other roads nearby include County 1 Boulevard and County 12 Boulevard.
Townships in Bombay
Bombay is spread across two different townships. These are Wanamingo Township and Cherry Grove Township. Townships are smaller local areas within a county.
Nearby Towns and ZIP Codes
Even though Bombay doesn't have its own government, it's close to other towns. The ZIP codes for nearby towns meet around Bombay. These include 55983, which belongs to Wanamingo, and 55946, which belongs to Kenyon.
