While we don't have a date for the founding of Sunburg, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Sunburg has a population of 99 people<3> (see below for details).
Sunburg is 1,250 feet [381 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Sunburg lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Sunburg had an population of 99 people. This is a decrease of 1% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 10% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Sunburg had a population of 100 people. This makes Sunburg the county's 11th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 100 people, the population of Sunburg decreased 9.09% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 110 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Sunburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Sunburg.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Sunburg. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Sunburg.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Sunburg. See our Newspapers Page for Sunburg.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sunburg ...
Looking for more information about Sunburg? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Sunburg, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Sunburg.
Adding Sunburg to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Sunburg in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Sunburg was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Kandiyohi, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Sunburg. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Sunburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Sunburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Sunburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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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.