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Cottonwood, Minnesota, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Cottonwood, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:42:07 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,212
District: Lyon County

🌎 Cottonwood, Minnesota, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cottonwood, a city in Minnesota, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cottonwood — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Cottonwood, Minnesota Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCottonwood
District / CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,212
Area2.70 km² (1.04 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Minnesota#338 of 516 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter329
In Feet1,079
GPS Coordinates
Latitude44.61
Longitude-95.67
Decimal Degrees (DD)44.609° N 95.674° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)44° 36' 32" N 95° 40' 27" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)44° 36.53' N 95° 40.45' W
Location Context
Distance to Minnesota Capital207 km East-Northeast of Saint Paul
Nearest City in Another CountryEmo, Canada (469 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 04:20 AM
Sunset🌅 06:34 PM
Day Length14h 14m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code56229
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Chicago

Cottonwood – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Cottonwood, Minnesota

Cottonwood is a city situated in Minnesota, United States, within North America. It falls under Lyon County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Cottonwood as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Minnesota

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Cottonwood

The latitude and longitude of Cottonwood pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 329 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cottonwood on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Cottonwood

Cottonwood runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Cottonwood

Payments and pricing in Cottonwood run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Cottonwood exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Cottonwood

To ring a number in Cottonwood from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Cottonwood and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Cottonwood's Standing Within Minnesota

By recorded population, Cottonwood ranks #338 of 516 cities in Minnesota. It lies about 207 km East-Northeast of Saint Paul, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Minnesota market. › Cities near Cottonwood

📊 How This Cottonwood Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Cottonwood into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Cottonwood to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Minnesota market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Cottonwood. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Cottonwood

👥 What is the population of Cottonwood?

Cottonwood has a recorded population of approximately 1,212 people. That places it #338 of 516 cities with population data in Minnesota. Browse more cities in Minnesota for comparison.

📐 How large is Cottonwood in square kilometers?

Cottonwood spans approximately 2.70 square kilometers (1.04 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Cottonwood in?

Cottonwood sits within Lyon County, is part of Minnesota in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Cottonwood in?

Cottonwood keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:20 AM and sets around 06:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Cottonwood?

Businesses and shops in Cottonwood price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Cottonwood currency page.

📍 How far is Cottonwood from the state capital?

Cottonwood is about 207 km East-Northeast of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. See cities near Cottonwood for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Cottonwood lands you closest to Emo, Canada, about 469 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cottonwood sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.