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Leal, North Dakota
City · Population 25 · #317 in North Dakota
About Leal
Set in the eastern part of North Dakota, Leal is a tiny community counting 25 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Leal is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.13 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 192 residents per square mile.
📰 Leal News Today
- Harlan Peterson Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Valley City, ND - Valley City Times-Record Legacy obituary · Apr 3
- Barnes County North to seek 20-mill increase to general fund levy Jamestown Sun · Jan 15
- Leal, North Dakota Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 20
- Anhydrous leak sends three to the hospital Valley News Live · Jun 19
- Clara Eddy Funeral Home · Oct 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Leal Unique
- The only place in America named Leal — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.13 sq mi.
- With 25 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in eastern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Leal
- Ray Holland Marsh Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)25
Rank in state#317 of 355
Land area0.13 sq mi
Density192/sq mi
Coordinates47.1049, -98.3155