Chippewa County, Minnesota
Chippewa County (/ˈtʃɪpəˌwɑː/ CHIP-ə-WAH) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,598. Its county seat is Montevideo. The county was formed in 1862, and was organized in 1868.
Chippewa County | |
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Chippewa County Bank in Montevideo. | |
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota | |
Minnesota's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 45°02′N 95°34′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Founded | February 20, 1862 (created) 1868 (organized) |
| Named for | Chippewa River |
| Seat | Montevideo |
| Largest city | Montevideo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 588 sq mi (1,520 km2) |
| • Land | 581 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
| • Water | 6.7 sq mi (17 km2) 1.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,598 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 12,172 |
| • Density | 21.7/sq mi (8.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 7th |
| Website | www |
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