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Aitkin County

Aitkin County, Minnesota
Aitkin Co Courthouse.jpg
Map of Minnesota highlighting Aitkin County
Location in the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location in the U.S.
Founded May 23, 1857 (created)
June 30, 1871 (organized)
Named for William Alexander Aitken
Seat Aitkin
Largest city Aitkin
Area
 • Total 1,995 sq mi (5,167 km2)
 • Land 1,822 sq mi (4,719 km2)
 • Water 174 sq mi (451 km2), 8.7%
Population (est.)
 • (2016) 15,583
 • Density 8.9/sq mi (3/km²)
Congressional district 8th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.aitkin.mn.us
Aitkin, Minnesota
Climate chart ()
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Source: The Weather Channel
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel