Chisago City, Minnesota
| Chisago City, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Motto: "Gateway to the Lakes" | |
 Location of Chisago City within Chisago County, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates: 45°21′54″N 92°53′12″W / 45.36500°N 92.88667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.99 sq mi (38.82 km2) |
| • Land | 12.53 sq mi (32.45 km2) |
| • Water | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,967 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 4,920 |
| • Density | 396.4/sq mi (153.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55013 |
| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-11350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0641169 |
| Website | www.ci.chisago.mn.us |
Chisago City (/ʃᵻˈsɑːɡoʊ ˈsɪti/ shə-SAH-go SIT-ee) is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Minneapolis–Saint Paul. The population was 4,967 at the 2010 census.
The city is located between the twin lakes of Chisago Lake and Green Lake, and is part of the Chisago lakes region.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.99 square miles (38.82 km2), of which, 12.53 square miles (32.45 km2) is land and 2.46 square miles (6.37 km2) is water.
U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route for the community.
Chisago City was founded by Swedish immigrants in the 1850s. The city took its name from Chisago Lake. It was originally settled one mile south, but when the railroad bypassed the town in 1880, the city moved closer to the railroad, as often happened during that time.
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