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Mahkonce, Minnesota
Mahkonce, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Mahkonce, Minnesota
Mahkonce, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Mahkonce, Minnesota is located in the United States
Mahkonce, Minnesota
Mahkonce, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Mahnomen
Townships Clover, Twin Lakes
Elevation
1,516 ft (462 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 218
GNIS feature ID 647382

Mahkonce is a small place in Minnesota, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a township.

Mahkonce is located in Mahnomen County. It stretches across two townships: Clover Township and Twin Lakes Township.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own local government. It is different from a city or town, which has its own mayor and city council.

Instead, these communities are governed by the county or township they are in. This means the county or township provides services like roads and law enforcement.

Where is Mahkonce Located?

Mahkonce is found in the state of Minnesota. Minnesota is in the upper Midwest region of the United States.

The community is specifically located in Mahnomen County. This county is in the northwestern part of Minnesota.

Townships in Mahkonce

Mahkonce is unique because it is located in two different townships. These are Clover Township and Twin Lakes Township.

Townships are smaller areas within a county. They help manage local services for people living outside of official cities.

Mahkonce's Elevation

Mahkonce is located at an elevation of 1,516 feet (462 meters) above sea level. Elevation tells us how high a place is compared to the ocean.

This information helps us understand the geography of the area. It can also affect things like weather patterns.

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