Bunde, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bunde
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 Bunde
Location in Minnesota
Bunde
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chippewa |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 640642 |
Bunde is a small, unincorporated community in Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States. It's about 100 miles west of a big city called Minneapolis. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
A Look Back: Bunde's History
Bunde was started by a person named W.D. Ammermann. He moved to Minnesota in 1887 from a place called Bunde, Germany. This German town was in an area known as the Rheiderland District.
W.D. Ammermann first wanted to name the whole area he settled in "Bunde," just like his hometown. But that name didn't become popular for the larger area. Instead, he decided to name the township after the Rheiderland District in Germany. He also built a church there and called it the Bunde Christian Reformed Church.
Where is Bunde?
Bunde is located about 100 miles west of Minneapolis, a major city in Minnesota.
The closest town to Bunde is Clara City. It's only about 2.6 miles away and has a population of around 1,300 people.
If you're looking for a larger town, Willmar is about 20 minutes northeast of Bunde. Willmar is much bigger, with a population of about 20,000 people.
How Many People Live in Bunde?
In 1990, a count showed that about 50 people lived in Bunde. Today, the number is much smaller, with only an estimated 25 people living there.
The community used to have eight houses. However, one of them was taken down. Some people live right in the small community, while others live in the countryside nearby.
