New Prague Minnesota Map

About New Prague, Minnesota

New Prague is a locality in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,237. The population density is 804.0 people per km². New Prague is located at 44.5433°N, 93.5761°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56071.

New Prague, Minnesota, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a testament to the glacial sculptors of ages past. It lies 14.0 miles south-south-west of Prior Lake, MN (from Prior Lake, MN: bearing 213°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-east of Jordan. The fields, a patchwork quilt of emerald and gold under the vast, often cerulean sky, stretch to horizons that promise endless summer days and crisp autumn air. These fertile soils, kissed by a sun that burns with a steady, unwavering warmth, cradle groves of sturdy oak and maple, their leaves rustling secrets in the breeze that carries the scent of freshly turned earth and distant pine. The very air here possesses a certain clarity, a quiet hum of life that resonates with the subtle pulse of the land. This is a place where history breathes in the sturdy brickwork of its older buildings and echoes in the names of its founding families, many of them descendants of Bohemian immigrants who sought new beginnings here. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture, still thrives on the bounty of the surrounding farms, but has broadened to include a vibrant manufacturing sector, a testament to the industrious spirit of New Prague. Local traditions, particularly those celebrating its rich Czech heritage, are not mere relics but living threads woven into the community's fabric, manifesting in lively festivals and the enduring warmth of its people. The rhythm of life in New Prague is one of honest work and quiet contentment, a steady beat that harmonizes with the land’s enduring generosity.

About This New Prague Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Prague, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.543297, -93.576065. 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 New Prague and Le Sueur County.

Detailed location data for New Prague includes the ZIP code (56071), telephone area code (320), county seat of Le Sueur County (Le Center), and school district assignment (New Prague Area 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 New Prague is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.