South St. Paul Minnesota Map
South St. Paul, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South St. Paul, Dakota County.
Interactive Map of South St. Paul, Minnesota
| City | South St. Paul |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Dakota |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.87598 |
| Longitude | -93.02758 |
| Population | 20,611 |
| Density | 1416.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul is a locality in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 20,611. The population density is 1416.3 people per km². South St. Paul is located at 44.8760°N, 93.0276°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55075.
South St. Paul rises from the Dakota County landscape with a distinct, working-class character, its avenues lined with sturdy brick buildings and residential streets that speak of generations of families. It lies 2.1 miles north-north-east of Inver Grove Heights, MN (from Inver Grove Heights, MN: bearing 21°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-south-east of St. Paul. The land here, a relatively flat expanse with subtle rises, gently slopes towards the Mississippi River, its presence a constant hum felt in the air, especially on days when the humidity hangs thick and the sky stretches out in a vast, ever-changing canvas of pale blues and grays. Neighborhoods, some with mature trees arching over sidewalks, others more recently developed, form a mosaic of everyday life, where the scent of cut grass mingles with the distant murmur of traffic. This is a place where the rhythm of the day is often dictated by the sun’s arc, casting long shadows in the late afternoon that stretch and warp the familiar shapes of homes and businesses. Historically, South St. Paul’s identity has been inextricably linked to the livestock industry, the vast stockyards once a central hub of commerce and a powerful engine of the local economy. Though that era has largely passed, echoes of its industrious past remain, informing the resilient spirit of the community. The river, a vital artery for centuries, continues to shape the flow of life, its banks offering quiet spaces for reflection or the occasional glimpse of barges making their slow passage. In the quieter moments, particularly as dusk settles and the streetlights begin to flicker on, South St. Paul offers a sense of grounded permanence, a place where hard work and community ties have forged a unique and enduring character.
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About This South St. Paul Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South St. Paul, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 South St. Paul and Dakota County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South St. Paul is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South St. Paul is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
