Mukwonago Wisconsin Map

About Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Mukwonago is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,415. The population density is 404.3 people per km². Mukwonago is located at 42.8667°N, 88.3334°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53149.

Mukwonago stretches across rolling terrain that remembers the slow grind of glaciers, its fields a patchwork quilt of ochre and emerald under a wide, often cobalt sky. It lies 10.2 miles west-south-west of Muskego, WI (from Muskego, WI: bearing 255°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-west of Village of Waukesha. The land here is softened by the gentle slope of the Kettle Moraine, a landscape sculpted by ice into a series of hills and depressions that cradle small lakes and winding creeks. The air, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a faint sweetness of drying hay and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that seems to amplify the quietude of the countryside. The Mugunago River, a silver ribbon, threads its way through the southern reaches, its banks a haven for the rustle of reeds and the occasional flash of a kingfisher's wing. The history of Mukwonago is etched into the very bones of its economy, rooted in the fertile soil that has long sustained its agricultural heart. Generations have worked this land, coaxing crops from its generous embrace, a tradition that continues to shape the character of the place. Beyond the fields, the town has seen its share of industry, from the early days of milling to a more diversified present, yet the enduring spirit of self-reliance remains. The annual county fair, a vibrant explosion of local pride, serves as a living testament to these enduring connections, where the smell of fried dough mingles with the proud scent of prize-winning livestock, a sensory echo of Mukwonago's enduring connection to the land and its people.

About This Mukwonago Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mukwonago, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.86668, -88.333427. 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 Mukwonago and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Mukwonago includes the ZIP code (53149), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Mukwonago 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 Mukwonago is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.