Wanda, Minnesota
City · Population 72 · #794 in Minnesota
About Wanda
Wanda, MN is a tiny community located in southwestern Minnesota, home to 72 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Wanda is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 277 residents per square mile.
📰 Wanda News Today
- Susan Marie Schilling Obituary Jun 27, 2026 Macken Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Jun 29
- Wanda Lee Toohey Obituary | 1946 - 2026 obituaries.startribune.com · Mar 4
- Wanda Sommerfeld Obituary May 31, 2026 Anderson TeBeest Funeral Home · May 31
- Wanda Oachs-Jahn Obituary Mar 28, 2026 Carlin Family Funeral Service · Mar 30
- Wanda J. Hegman Obituary St. Cloud Times · Jul 16
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What Makes Wanda Unique
- The only place in America named Wanda — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- With 72 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wanda
- Little Town Tavern
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)72
Rank in state#794 of 855
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density277/sq mi
Coordinates44.3132, -95.2135