Watab is an unincorporated community in Watab Township, Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of River Road and 75th Street. Nearby places include Sauk Rapids, Sartell, and Rice.

Watab
Watab is located in Minnesota
Watab
Watab
Location of the community of Watab
within Watab Township, Benton County
Watab is located in the United States
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Watab
Watab (the United States)
Coordinates: 45°40′35″N 94°10′52″W / 45.67639°N 94.18111°W / 45.67639; -94.18111
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyBenton
TownshipWatab Township
Elevation
1,043 ft (318 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56379 and 56367
Area code320
GNIS feature ID654997[1]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
186033
187022−33.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[2]

Transportation

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Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in St. Cloud, 10 miles (16 km) to the south.

References

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  1. ^ "Watab, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing".