St. Cloud Minnesota Map

About St. Cloud, Minnesota

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.

About This St. Cloud Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. Cloud, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.560799, -94.16249. 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.

Detailed location data for St. Cloud includes the ZIP code (56303), telephone area code (320), county seat of Stearns County (St. Cloud), and school district assignment (St. Cloud Public School District). 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 St. Cloud is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.