Hanska, Minnesota
City · Population 385 · #545 in Minnesota
About Hanska
Hanska is a tiny community in southern Minnesota counting 385 people who proudly call it home.
Hanska holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,540 residents per square mile.
📰 Hanska News Today
- Liz Jean Beranek Obituary Jul 20, 2026 mvfh.org · Jul 20
- Woman Struck by Falling Tree Limb at Rural Minnesota Property Dies from her Injuries - KROC-AM KROC-AM · Jul 21
- Family of Hanska Homicide Victim Pushes to Move Trial Over Conflict Concerns Southern Minnesota News · Mar 25
- Minnesota man arrested in Iowa hours after fatal double shooting, sheriff says cbsnews.com · Nov 2
- Lake Hanska Park master plan proposal approved New Ulm Journal · Mar 19
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What Makes Hanska Unique
- The only place in America named Hanska — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)385
Rank in state#545 of 855
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density1,540/sq mi
Coordinates44.1487, -94.4945