Nisswa, Minnesota facts for kids
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Nisswa
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Location of Nisswa within Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.36 sq mi (47.57 km2) |
| • Land | 10.77 sq mi (27.89 km2) |
| • Water | 7.59 sq mi (19.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,967 |
| • Density | 182.64/sq mi (70.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56468
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-46348 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395238 |
| Website | www.cityofnisswa.com |
Nisswa is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small city with a population of about 1,967 people as of 2020. Nisswa is part of the Brainerd area and is very close to Gull Lake.
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History of Nisswa
The area around Nisswa was first called Smiley Township in 1900. However, a local person named Leon Lum suggested a new name. He convinced the people living there to call it Nisswa. This name comes from the Ojibwe language word "nessawae," which means "in the middle" or "three."
Nisswa officially became a village in 1908. Later, it became a city on December 4, 1946. Today, Nisswa is a popular place for tourists to visit. People enjoy its many shops, resorts, and the beautiful lakes nearby. The Paul Bunyan State Trail, a path built on an old railroad line, also goes right through Nisswa.
Geography and Lakes
Nisswa covers an area of about 18.34 square miles (47.57 square kilometers). About 10.78 square miles (27.89 square kilometers) of this is land, and 7.56 square miles (19.67 square kilometers) is water.
The city is surrounded by many lakes and is part of what is known as the Brainerd Lakes Area. Some of the lakes you can find near Nisswa include Nisswa Lake, Roy Lake, Gull Lake, Lake Hubert, Clark Lake, Round Lake, and North Long Lake.
To get around Nisswa, you can use Minnesota Highway 371. Other important roads include County Roads 13, 18, 77, and 115.
Population of Nisswa
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 214 | — | |
| 1940 | 400 | 86.9% | |
| 1950 | 578 | 44.5% | |
| 1960 | 742 | 28.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,011 | 36.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,407 | 39.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,391 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,953 | 40.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,971 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,967 | −0.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,971 people living in Nisswa. These people lived in 876 households. The city had about 182.8 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Nisswa was 50.6 years old. About 18.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 24.4% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Events in Nisswa
Run for the Lakes Marathon
The Run for the Lakes Marathon is a big running event held in Nisswa. It usually takes place in April. A marathon is a very long footrace, covering 26.2 miles. During this race weekend, there are also shorter races. These include a half marathon, a 10K race, and a 5K race.
Education in Nisswa
Most students who live in Nisswa go to schools run by Brainerd Public Schools. Some students attend schools in the Pequot Lakes Public Schools district. For high school, students in the Brainerd district go to Brainerd High School. Students in the Pequot Lakes district attend Pequot Lakes High School.
Notable People from Nisswa
- Jennifer Carnahan, a politician
- Adrianne Lenker, a musician
See also
In Spanish: Nisswa (Minnesota) para niños
