Watab, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Watab
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 Watab
Location in Minnesota
Watab
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton |
| Township | Watab Township |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56379 and 56367
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654997 |
Watab is a small, unincorporated community located in Watab Township, Benton County, Minnesota, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's part of a larger area called Watab Township.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 33 | — | |
| 1870 | 22 | −33.3% | |
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About Watab
Watab is found near where River Road and 75th Street meet. It's close to other towns like Sauk Rapids, Sartell, and Rice.
Early Population
The community has been around for a long time. Records show that in 1860, only 33 people lived there. By 1870, the population was 22. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts people every ten years.
Getting Around
Even though Watab is a small community, it's on an important railway line. The Amtrak Empire Builder train passes through Watab. This train travels between cities like Seattle and Portland on the west coast, all the way to Chicago.
Train Travel
The Empire Builder uses tracks owned by the BNSF Railway. However, the train does not stop in Watab. If you wanted to catch this train, the closest station is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south in St. Cloud.
