Watab, Minnesota

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{{short description|Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US}}

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|timezone = Central (CST)

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|postal_code = 56379 and 56367

|area_code = 320

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|blank_info = 654997{{cite gnis|654997|Watab, Minnesota}}

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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.

{{US Census population

|1860= 33

|1870= 22

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Transportation

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, {{convert|10|mi}} to the south.

References

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{{Benton County, Minnesota}}

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Category:Unincorporated communities in Benton County, Minnesota

Category:Unincorporated communities in Minnesota

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