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Iowa Almanac: Facts and Figures
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Iowa Almanac furnishes facts and figures on the state, its geography, climate and weather, elevation, land area, bordering states, electoral votes, number of senators and representatives to the US Congress, and other statistical data. Use this almanac of Iowa for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business pertaining to the state of Iowa that can be found online.
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Iowa is one of the West North Central states of the US.
Iowa entered the Union on Dec. 28, 1846, as the 29th state. President Herbert C. Hoover was born in Iowa. Possessing some of the richest farmland in the US, Iowa has always had an economy dominated by farming and has been known for its production of corn, hogs, and cattle. In the 1990s, farming and related industries remained central to the economy, and Iowa was still one of the top agricultural states of the US The state's name is taken from the Iowa R., which is named for the Iowa Indians. Iowa is called the Hawkeye State.
Iowa Almanac
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| Official Name |
Iowa |
| Capital |
Des Moines |
| Nick Name |
Hawkeye State |
| Motto |
Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain |
| Location & Region |
41.57673 N, 093.61740 W |
Midwest |
| Constitution Ratified |
1857 |
Date Admitted -
Union: |
December 28, 1846 |
29th state |
| Population |
2,926,324 |
52.37 |
30th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City |
| Bordering States |
North: Minnesota East: Wisconsin and Illinois (Mississippi River forms the entire Eastern border)
South: Missouri
West: Nebraska and South Dakota (Missouri River forms much of the Western border)
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| Number of Counties |
99 Counties in Iowa |
Largest County
(by population) |
Polk County |
374,601 |
570 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
7 |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 5 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Central Standard Time |
Iowa Climate and Weather
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The weather in Iowa varies greatly from season to season, with cold winters and hot summers. Each year the temperature drops to -20 F/-28 C and rises to 100 F/38 C somewhere in the state. Although travel is generally pleasant from late spring to early fall, we recommend visiting from late August through October to enjoy comfortable temperatures and humidity.
Spring can be unsettled and stormy, though temperatures are comfortable. July can afflict Iowa with high temperatures and high humidifies, and that's the month that sees the greatest number of visitors. |
| Highest Temperature |
118 degrees
July 20, 1934 - Keokuk |
| Lowest Temperature |
47 degrees
January 12, 1912 - Washta |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
86.2 degrees |
6.3 degrees |
Iowa Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
1,100 |
| Highest Point |
Sec. 29, T100N, R41W, Osceola County |
1,670 |
| Lowest Point |
Mississippi River |
480 |
Iowa Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
Located in Story County, 5 miles NE of Ames. |
| Total Area |
56,271.55 |
26th |
| Land Area |
55,869.36 |
99.29% |
| Water Area |
402.2 |
0.71% |
| Forested Land Area |
5.7% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
310 miles |
200 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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