Where is Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, USA?

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Where is Brooklyn Center Located? - Brooklyn Center is a city located in the Hennepin County of Minnesota, United States. Brooklyn Center lies between 41.1545263 Degrees North latitudes and 96.0430244 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

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Where is Brooklyn Center?: The Google Map showing the location of Brooklyn Center in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Where is Brooklyn Center Located?

Brooklyn Center is a city located in the Hennepin County of Minnesota, United States. Brooklyn Center lies between 41.1545263 Degrees North latitudes and 96.0430244 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Brooklyn Center city is 33782 people and the city has a total area of 8 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBrooklyn Center
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
State CapitalSt. Paul
CountryUnited States
US RegionMidwest
Latitude45.0761°N
Longitude93.3327°W
Elevation840 ft (256 m)
Land Area8.3 sq mi
Total Area8.4 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)33,782
Population Density~4,000 per sq mi
ZIP Codes55429, 55430
Area Code763
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time (CST) / Central Daylight Time (CDT)
FIPS Code27-07948
Congressional DistrictMN-05

Nearby Cities and Towns to Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

  • Minneapolis - 6 mi Southeast
  • Brooklyn Park - 3 mi North
  • Crystal - 2 mi West
  • Robbinsdale - 3 mi South
  • Fridley - 5 mi Northeast
  • Columbia Heights - 6 mi East
  • Maple Grove - 10 mi Northwest
  • New Hope - 4 mi Southwest
  • Saint Paul - 15 mi Southeast
  • Osseo - 7 mi West

Brooklyn Center Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January2370.9
April55352.3
July83633.9
October57402.1
Annual563830.5

Climate Type

  • Humid Continental (Dfa)
  • Cold winters and warm humid summers
  • Moderate year-round precipitation
  • Snowy winters with occasional heavy storms

Driving Distances from Brooklyn Center

CityDistanceDrive Time
Minneapolis6 mi15 min
Brooklyn Park3 mi8 min
Crystal2 mi6 min
Robbinsdale3 mi8 min
Fridley5 mi10 min
Maple Grove10 mi15 min
Saint Paul15 mi25 min
Osseo7 mi12 min
New Hope4 mi10 min
Edina12 mi20 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Brooklyn Center

TransportDetails
Nearest AirportMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Major HighwaysI-94, I-694, US-169
Public TransitMetro Transit bus network
RailLight rail access via Twin Cities system (regional)
  • I-94 connects directly to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.
  • I-694 forms the northern loop of the Twin Cities metro area.
  • Metro Transit provides frequent regional bus service.
  • MSP Airport is the main air hub for international and domestic travel.

Key Places and Attractions in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

PlaceType
Palmer Lake ParkCity Park
Shingle Creek ParkNature Area
Northport ParkCommunity Park
Valley View ParkNeighborhood Park
Jubilee ParkCommunity Park
Brooklyn Center Community CenterRecreation Center
Shingle Creek TrailRecreation Trail
Brookdale Park AreaRecreation Area
City Hall Civic Center AreaGovernment District
Edinburgh Golf Course (nearby)Golf Course

Education in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

InstitutionTypeFocus
North Hennepin Community CollegePublic CollegeAssociate degrees, transfer programs
Metropolitan State UniversityPublic UniversityBusiness, liberal arts, professional studies
University of MinnesotaPublic Research UniversityMedicine, engineering, agriculture, science
Augsburg UniversityPrivate UniversityLiberal arts, social work, health sciences

Waterbodies in Brooklyn Center

Shingle Creek, Mississippi River (regional), Palmer Lake, Twin Lake (nearby), Rice Creek watershed, Elm Creek system, Ryan Lake (regional), Crystal Lake (nearby), Bass Lake (regional).

Golf Courses Near Brooklyn Center

Edinburgh USA Golf Course, Columbia Golf Course, Theodore Wirth Golf Course, Green Haven Golf Course, Golden Valley Country Club, Brookland Executive Golf Course, Meadowbrook Golf Course (nearby St. Louis Park).

Key Historical Facts

  • Brooklyn Center was originally part of Brooklyn Township in the 19th century.
  • The area remained rural until post–World War II suburban expansion.
  • It was officially incorporated as a city in 1966.
  • Highway development (I-94 and I-694) shaped its rapid growth.
  • Today it is a diverse suburban city in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area.

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