
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Dawson, 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 Dawson — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Dawson | |
| District / County | Lac qui Parle County | |
| State | Minnesota | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,444 | |
| Area | 3.70 km² (1.43 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Minnesota | #306 of 516 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 319 | |
| In Feet | 1,047 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 44.93 | |
| Longitude | -96.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 44.933° N 96.054° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 55' 58" N 96° 3' 16" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 55.96' N 96° 3.27' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Minnesota Capital | 233 km East of Saint Paul | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Emo, Canada (445 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 | 🌅 06:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 18m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 56232 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago |
Dawson is a city situated in Minnesota, United States, within North America. It falls under Lac qui Parle County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Dawson 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
The latitude and longitude of Dawson pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 319 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Dawson on the map
Dawson 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
Payments and pricing in Dawson 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. › Dawson exchange rates
To ring a number in Dawson 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 Dawson and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Dawson ranks #306 of 516 cities in Minnesota. It lies about 233 km East 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 Dawson
Dawson has a recorded population of approximately 1,444 people. That places it #306 of 516 cities with population data in Minnesota. Browse more cities in Minnesota for comparison.
Dawson spans approximately 3.70 square kilometers (1.43 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Dawson sits within Lac qui Parle County, is part of Minnesota in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Dawson 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 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Dawson price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Dawson currency page.
Dawson is about 233 km East of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. See cities near Dawson for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Dawson lands you closest to Emo, Canada, about 445 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Dawson sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.