St. Cloud, 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 St. Cloud, Stearns County.
| City | St. Cloud |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Stearns |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.560799 |
| Longitude | -94.16249 |
| Population | 116,999 |
| Density | 671.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
St. Cloud is a locality in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. With a population of 116,999, St. Cloud is a major urban centre in Minnesota. The population density is 671.3 people per km². St. Cloud is located at 45.5608°N, 94.1625°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56304.
St. Cloud sits at a confluence of the Mississippi River and the Sauk River, its terrain gently rolling and well-watered, a landscape that has shaped its destiny since its early days as a frontier trading post. It lies 33.9 miles west-north-west of Elk River, MN (from Elk River, MN: bearing 302°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-south-east of Sartell. The city's history is deeply entwined with the granite quarried from its surrounding hills, a stone that built much of its original infrastructure and continues to influence its character. This enduring connection to the earth and its resources has fostered a strong agricultural and industrial base, with a resilient spirit that has weathered economic shifts. The very air here often carries the clean, crisp scent of the northern forests, particularly in the autumn when the leaves turn with a vibrant, almost startling intensity. The cultural heart of St. Cloud beats with a blend of Midwestern pragmatism and a quiet appreciation for the arts and education. The iconic Granite City Days festival celebrates this heritage, drawing residents and visitors alike to experience local traditions. Students from across the region find their intellectual homes at institutions like St. Cloud State University, adding a youthful energy to the city's rhythm. While the city may not boast globally recognized athletes or actors with household names, its people contribute to a rich local tapestry, their lives unfolding with a steady, purposeful cadence. The majestic architecture of the Cathedral of Saint Cloud stands as a prominent landmark, a beacon of enduring faith and craftsmanship against the wide Minnesota sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of St. Cloud, 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 St. Cloud and Stearns County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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. |