Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Downtown Sun Prairie in June 2007
Nickname: 
Groundhog Capital of the World
Motto: 
Revolves Around You
Interactive map of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie
Coordinates: 43°11′0.97″N 89°13′56.41″W / 43.1836028°N 89.2323361°W / 43.1836028; -89.2323361
Country United States
StateWisconsin
CountyDane
Settled1839
Incorporated (city)1958
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorSteve Stocker
 • Municipal judgeTom Hebl
 • Council presidentMaureen Crombie
 • Council members
Alderpersons
  • District 1
  •  - Casey Drengler
  •  - Rex Owens
  • District 2
  •  - Bill Baker
  •  - Santiago Rosas
  • District 3
  •  - Maureen Crombie
  •  - Michael Jacobs
  • District 4
  •  - Cassi Benedict
  •  - Emily Comstock
Area
 • Total
12.93 sq mi (33.49 km2)
 • Land12.91 sq mi (33.44 km2)
 • Water0.023 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
984 ft (300 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
35,967
 • Density2,685.0/sq mi (1,036.67/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (Central Daylight Time)
ZIP Code
53590
Area code608
FIPS code55-78600
GNIS feature ID1584255
Websitecityofsunprairie.com

Sun Prairie is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 35,967 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous suburb of Madison, the state capital, and is part of the Madison metropolitan area.