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Goodland, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Goodland, Minnesota
Goodland, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Goodland, Minnesota is located in the United States
Goodland, Minnesota
Goodland, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Itasca
Township Goodland Township
Area
 • Total 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
 • Land 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,417 ft (432 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 51
 • Density 435.90/sq mi (168.08/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55742
Area code(s) 218
GNIS feature ID 644221

Goodland is a small, unincorporated community located in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township. Goodland is found within Goodland Township.

Where is Goodland Located?

Goodland is situated in the northeastern part of Minnesota. It's found east-southeast of a larger city called Grand Rapids. You can find it where Itasca County Roads 16 and 20 meet, and also near State Highway 65.

Nearby Areas and Cities

The community is close to the border between Itasca and Saint Louis counties. Several other small places are nearby, including Pengilly, Swan River, Warba, Wawina, and Silica.

Goodland is about six miles north of Swan River. It is also 12 miles south of Pengilly. For bigger cities, Goodland is 19 miles east-southeast of Grand Rapids. It's also about 22 miles southwest of Hibbing.

Local Geography

The community of Goodland is part of Goodland Township, which has a population of 466 people. A body of water called Floodwood Lake is also close by. Goodland is located 24 miles northwest of Floodwood and 25 miles west-northwest of Meadowlands. The ZIP code for Goodland is 55742.

How Many People Live in Goodland?

Goodland is a very small community. According to the 2020 United States Census, only 51 people live there.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 51
U.S. Decennial Census
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