Granada, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Granada, Minnesota
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Location within Martin County and state of Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Martin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 291 |
| • Density | 509.63/sq mi (196.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56039
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-24884 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394947 |
Granada (/ɡrəˈneɪdə/ grə-NAY-də) is a small city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 291 people lived here. It's a quiet place in the southern part of Minnesota.
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The Story of Granada
The town of Granada got its name from a famous city in Spain, also called Granada. A post office opened here way back in 1891. This means people have been living and sending mail from Granada for a long time!
Where is Granada Located?
Granada is a small city in Martin County, Minnesota. It's easy to find, just one mile north of a big highway called Interstate 90. The city is about 8 miles northeast of Fairmont, which is the main town in the county.
Land and Water in Granada
Granada covers an area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called Center Creek flows through the southern part of the city. This creek eventually joins the Blue Earth River.
Who Lives in Granada?
The number of people living in Granada has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 309 | — | |
| 1910 | 333 | 7.8% | |
| 1920 | 387 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 397 | 2.6% | |
| 1940 | 431 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 403 | −6.5% | |
| 1960 | 418 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 381 | −8.9% | |
| 1980 | 377 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 374 | −0.8% | |
| 2000 | 317 | −15.2% | |
| 2010 | 303 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 291 | −4.0% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 303 people living in Granada. These people lived in 129 homes. Most people in Granada were White (98.7%).
About 28.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (45.7%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.35 people. The average family had about 2.90 people.
The average age of people in Granada was 41.6 years old. About 25.1% of residents were under 18. About 13.5% were 65 years old or older. There were slightly more males (53.5%) than females (46.5%) in the city.
Education in Granada
Granada is part of the Granada-Huntley-East Chain School District. Students from Granada attend schools within this district. The school's boys' basketball team had a big win in 2009. They won the MSHSL Class A State Championship!
See also
In Spanish: Granada (Minnesota) para niños
