Anoka (Anoka County, MN)

Around Anoka ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Minneapolis. It is located about 16 miles [25 km] to the south of Anoka. Minneapolis has a population of 433,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Saint Paul. It is located about 22 miles [ km] to the southeast of Anoka and has a population of 307,000 people.

For comparison, Anoka has a population of 17,500 people.

The following is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Anoka, with the nearest first.

Champlin
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champlin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champlin
- Champlin is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,049 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Champlin <3>
Andover
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
- Andover is located in Anoka County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 33,448 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andover <3>
Coon Rapids
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Rapids
- Coon Rapids is located in Anoka County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 62,935 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coon Rapids <3>
Dayton
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dayton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dayton
- Dayton is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,404 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dayton <3>
Coon Creek
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Creek
- Coon Creek is located in Anoka County
Osseo
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osseo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osseo
- Osseo is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,703 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osseo <3>
Ramsey
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramsey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramsey
- Ramsey is located in Anoka County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 28,523 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ramsey <3>
Brooklyn Park
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooklyn Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn Park
- Brooklyn Park is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 79,574 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklyn Park <3>
Maple Grove
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
- Maple Grove is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 72,881 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple Grove <3>
Continue List (6 more) ...
- Blaine
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blaine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
  - Blaine is located in Anoka County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 66,697 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blaine <3>
- Brooklyn Center
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooklyn Center
  - Brooklyn Center is located in Hennepin County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 30,253 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brooklyn Center <3>
- Rogers
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers
  - Rogers is located in Hennepin County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 13,623 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rogers <3>
- Cedar
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar
  - Cedar is located in Anoka County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cedar <3>
- Fridley
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fridley
  - Fridley is located in Anoka County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 27,857 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fridley <3>
- Ham Lake
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ham Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ham Lake
  - Ham Lake is located in Anoka County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 16,943 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ham Lake <3>

For more communities neighboring Anoka, please visit our County-by-County Page for Anoka.

Anoka County ...

Anoka is located in Anoka County<4> and is the County Seat.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Anoka County: Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne & Washington. The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Anoka ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Anoka.

Airports Near Anoka ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Anoka and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Anoka.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Anoka ...

Looking for more information about Anoka? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Anoka. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Anoka, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Anoka.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of Minnesota:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Minnesota Statewide Tourism
- Anoka Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Anoka
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Anoka: www.ci.anoka.mn.us/

The official website for Anoka County: www.co.anoka.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Anoka.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Anoka, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Anoka), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.