Ada Minnesota Map

About Ada, Minnesota

Ada is a locality in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,833. The population density is 528.1 people per km². Ada is located at 47.2997°N, 96.5153°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56510.

Ada rests in the fertile heart of northwestern Minnesota, a place where the land unfurls with a quiet, expansive grace. It lies 31.7 miles north-north-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 22°T), and is situated 19.7 miles south-west of Fertile. The terrain here is characterized by a broad, flat prairie, broken only by the gentle meandering of the Wild Rice River, its banks fringed with cottonwoods and willows that catch the wind like tattered sails. The sky above Ada is a vast canvas, particularly at dusk when it bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, a spectacle that can hold a watcher spellbound. In summer, the air itself hums with the industry of unseen insects, a subtle symphony against the distant drone of agricultural machinery. The history of Ada is deeply entwined with the agricultural promise of this prairie land, a story that began with settlers drawn to the rich soil. The town's economy, still largely anchored in farming, revolves around the cultivation of crops like wheat, corn, and soybeans, a cycle that dictates the rhythm of life. The presence of the Wild Rice River, a vital waterway for generations, speaks to the enduring connection between Ada and its natural surroundings. Though it may not boast grand monuments, Ada possesses a distinctive character forged by resilience and a close-knit spirit, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of those who have called this prairie home.

About This Ada Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ada, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.299689, -96.515346. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ada and Norman County.

Detailed location data for Ada includes the ZIP code (56510), telephone area code (320), county seat of Norman County (Ada), and school district assignment (Ada-Borup-West Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ada is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.