Opole, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Opole
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 Opole, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Opole, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Township | Brockway Township |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56340
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 648980 |
Opole is a small, quiet place in Minnesota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.
Discovering Opole
Opole is located in Stearns County. It's part of Brockway Township. You can find it along Stearns County Road 17, close to 125th Avenue. Stearns County Road 3 is also nearby.
Where is Opole Located?
Opole is in the central part of Minnesota. It's surrounded by other small communities. Some of the places close to Opole include Holdingford, St. Stephen, and Rice. These nearby towns provide services and activities for the people living in Opole.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Opole doesn't have its own mayor or city council. The services for the area, like roads and sometimes police, are usually managed by the county or township government. People living in these communities often enjoy a more rural or quiet lifestyle.
