With an estimated population of 23,889 (April 1, 2007), Chanhassen   has 14,427 acres in 24 square miles. Most of Chanhassen is located within Carver         County; however,154 acres in eastern Chanhassen are located in Hennepin County.      There are twelve beautiful, clean lakes wholly or partially located within Chanhassen limits: Christmas Lake,  Harrison Lake, Lake Ann,       Lake Lucy, Lake Minnewashta, Lake Riley, Lake St. Joe, Lake Susan,       Lotus Lake, Rice Lake, Rice Marsh Lake, and Silver Lake.      Five major highways traverse the community of Chanhassen, making it easy to      reach other metropolitan areas. Trunk Highways 5, 7 and 212 run      east/west and Trunk Highway 41 and 101 run north/south. Chanhassen is served      by two public school districts: Minnetonka District 276 and Chaska District 112. Many quality private schools are  available.