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Bangor

A township of 164 people in Pope County, Minnesota
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Conserved land17%3,735 of 22,333 acres
Trails0.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Bangor

Township in Minnesota, United States
164Population
35.1 sq miArea
1,322 ftElevation

Bangor Township is a township in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 164 at the 2020 census. According to Warren Upham, the township may be named after Bangor, Maine.

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Most working residents leave Bangor for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Alexandria (24%), Glenwood (22%) and Glenwood (9%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Alexandria
24%
Glenwood
22%
Glenwood
9%
Villard
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bangor →

Health in Bangor

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1better than MN·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Glacial Ridge HospitalGlenwood · 12.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - WillmarWillmar · 29.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56316, 56334 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bangor →

Natural hazards in Bangor

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Bangor has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

23° / 6°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
79° / 57°Summer
55° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Belgrade: Myrtle Mabee Public LibraryBelgrade · 10.4 miles · 21 hrs a week
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