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Mahtowa, Minnesota

Coordinates: 46°34′26″N 92°37′55″W / 46.57389°N 92.63194°W / 46.57389; -92.63194
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Mahtowa
Mahtowa is located in Minnesota
Mahtowa
Mahtowa
Location of the community of Mahtowa
within Mahtowa Township, Carlton County
Coordinates: 46°34′26″N 92°37′55″W / 46.57389°N 92.63194°W / 46.57389; -92.63194
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCarlton County
TownshipMahtowa Township
Area
 • Total10.60 sq mi (27.45 km2)
 • Land10.59 sq mi (27.43 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,152 ft (351 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total332
 • Density31.34/sq mi (12.10/km2)
ZIP code
55707
Area code218
GNIS feature ID0647392

Mahtowa (/ˈmɑːtwə/ MAH-toh-wə)[2] is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mahtowa Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 332.[3]

The community is located between Cloquet and Moose Lake, near the junction of Interstate 35 and Carlton County Road 4.

County Road 4 and County Road 61 are two of the main routes in Mahtowa.

Mahtowa is located 13 miles southwest of Cloquet. Mahtowa is located 11 miles northeast of Moose Lake; and 32 miles southwest of Duluth.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880143
2010370
2020332−10.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  3. ^ "Mahtowa, Minnesota". Census. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2019.

Further reading

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  • Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
  • Mn/DOT map of Carlton County – 2012 edition