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| Place | Gretna |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Manitoba (MB) |
| Location | 5-1-1-W |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.007778 |
| Longitude | -97.561667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | R6W |
| Area Code | 204, 431 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | GAJWV |
Gretna is a town in 5-1-1-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a town. Gretna is located at 49.0078°N, 97.5617°W.
Gretna sits upon the expansive, level horizons of the southern plains, where the earth meets the sky in a clean, unobstructed line. It lies 10.8 km south of Altona, MB (from Altona, MB: bearing 181°T), and is situated 5.6 km west of Edenburg. The atmosphere here possesses a distinct clarity, particularly as the sun descends, casting a long, amber glow that highlights the subtle textures of the dark, fertile soil. While the Red River flows some 24 km away, the land surrounding Gretna maintains a quiet, monumental stillness, defined by the vast reach of the open prairie and the seasonal shift of winds that sweep across the unobstructed terrain. The history of Gretna remains closely aligned with the development of the agricultural frontier, functioning as a vital point of commerce and transit for those cultivating the surrounding fields. Grain elevators once stood as the primary sentinels of the local economy, marking the importance of the harvest to the identity of the people who reside here. Daily life in Gretna follows the cyclical nature of the growing season, a persistence that anchors the residents to the practical demands of the land. Throughout the year, the architecture and streetscapes reflect a heritage built on endurance, where the simple, functional beauty of the buildings mirrors the straightforward character of the individuals who have made Gretna their home.
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Explore Gretna, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.007778, -97.561667. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Gretna includes the postal code (R6W), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Gretna is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |