Sunset, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sunset, Wisconsin
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 Sunset, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Sunset, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Elevation | 424 m (1,391 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577846 |
Sunset is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a larger town or city government.
Sunset is located in Marathon County. It sits partly in the town of Easton and partly in the town of Wausau.
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Where is Sunset, Wisconsin?
Sunset is found in Marathon County, Wisconsin. It is about 7.5 miles (12.1 kilometers) east-northeast of the city of Wausau.
How to Find Sunset
You can find Sunset along County Highway J. It is right where County Highway J crosses County Highway Z. This makes it easy to spot on a map!
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village.
How They Are Governed
Instead, these communities are usually governed by the county or a larger township. This means the county or township provides services like roads, police, and fire protection.
Why Some Places Are Unincorporated
Many smaller communities start this way. They might not have enough people to form their own city government. Or, the people living there might prefer to be governed by the county.
