Wadena, Minnesota

Wadena (/wəˈdnə/ wə-DEEN) is a city in Otter Tail and Wadena counties in the state of Minnesota. It is about one hundred sixty miles northwest of the Minneapolis – Saint Paul metro area. The population was 4,325 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Wadena County.

Wadena
Downtown Wadena at the intersection of US10 and US71
Location of the city of Wadena
within Wadena County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46°26′42″N 95°07′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountiesWadena, Otter Tail
Founded1871
Incorporated1881
Area
  Total5.38 sq mi (13.93 km2)
  Land5.38 sq mi (13.93 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,339 ft (408 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,325
  Estimate 
(2021)
4,335
  Density804.35/sq mi (310.54/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56482
Area code218
FIPS code27-67504
GNIS feature ID2397160
Websitewadena.org

Wadena is an agricultural community and serves as a region hub for the Tri county area. Wadena is located at the crossroads of Highway 10 and Highway 71.

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