Inger, Minnesota facts for kids
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Inger
Chi-achaabaaning
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 Inger
Location in Minnesota
Inger
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 106.55/sq mi (41.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56636
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| Area Code | 218 |
| GNIS ID | 656702 |
Inger is a small community in Itasca County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area the government tracks for population numbers. Inger is located right by the Bowstring River, within the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. In 2010, about 212 people lived there.
Where is Inger?
The main part of Inger is usually thought to be where two roads meet. These are Itasca County Roads 35 and 146. State Highway 46 is also nearby. Inger is about 22 miles northwest of a town called Deer River.
Inger's Name and History
In the Ojibwe language, this community is called Chi-achaabaaning. This name means "by the Big Bowstring." It got this name because it is located along the Bowstring River.
Inger used to be part of a township with the same name. That township is now unorganized. The community was named after one of the first people to settle there. It even had its own post office from 1912 until 1955.
About nine miles south of Inger, you can find the Winnibigoshish Lake Dam. This dam is very old and important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place recognized for its history.
Population Facts
The population of Inger changes over time. Here's how many people lived there in recent years:
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| 2020 | 200 | — | |
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