Wales, Minnesota facts for kids
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Wales, Minnesota
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 Wales, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Wales, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654515 |
Wales is a very small community in Lake County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
About Wales, Minnesota
Wales is a tiny place with a population of only about 10 people. It's located in the state of Minnesota, which is in the upper Midwest region of the United States. The community sits at an elevation of about 1,644 feet (501 meters) above sea level.
Where is Wales Located?
Wales is found in the northern part of Lake County. It's about 18 miles (29 kilometers) north of a city called Two Harbors, which is on the shore of Lake Superior.
The community is mainly centered around the intersection of Lake County Road 14, also known as Wales Road, and Wickholm Road. The border between Lake County and Saint Louis County is very close by.
Other nearby communities include Highland and Brimson. Lake County Highway 2 also runs through this area.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Wales doesn't have its own separate city government, mayor, or city council. Instead, it's governed directly by the county it's in, which in this case is Lake County. This means that services like roads and law enforcement are managed by the county government.
Wales is specifically located within an area called Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory. An "unorganized territory" is a part of a county that doesn't have a local government and is directly managed by the county.
