Hanover Minnesota Map

About Hanover, Minnesota

Hanover is a locality in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,626. The population density is 246.0 people per km². Hanover is located at 45.1558°N, 93.6664°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55341.

Hanover unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient carving of glaciers, leaving behind a terrain of subtle rises and dips, punctuated by the verdant whisper of woodlands and the wide, patient expanse of agricultural fields. It lies 11.3 miles south-south-west of Elk River, MN (from Elk River, MN: bearing 205°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-west of Otsego. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a certain crispness, a promise of cooler evenings that softens the edges of the day’s work. The countryside around Hanover is a living tableau of Minnesota's heartland, where the rich, dark soil yields its bounty, and the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas of shifting blues and golds. The history of Hanover is deeply intertwined with the settlement of this fertile prairie land, a story told in the sturdy barns and weathered farmhouses that dot the horizon. Once a place defined by the rhythmic cycles of agriculture, its economy has evolved, embracing a blend of its rural roots with the growing demands of a changing world. Small businesses hum with a quiet efficiency, serving the needs of residents who appreciate the unhurried pace of life that Hanover offers. The legacy of generations who worked this land is palpable, a quiet strength that underpins the character of this enduring community.

About This Hanover Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hanover, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.155797, -93.666352. 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 Hanover and Wright County.

Detailed location data for Hanover includes the ZIP code (55341), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Wright County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose 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 Hanover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.