Buena Vista County Map, Iowa
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Buena Vista County, Iowa
Buena Vista County in northwest Iowa is where agriculture meets lakeside living. Storm Lake has everything from boating to a beautiful public beach.
Buena Vista University is perched right by the lake. The population is around 20,000 people, and it’s a diverse, welcoming community.
The county’s patchwork of corn and soybean fields is broken up by windmills. This is all part of Iowa’s push for renewable energy. Storm Lake, the county seat, is a highlight. Plus, the shape is basically a perfect square.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Buena Vista County |
| County Seat | Storm Lake |
| Population | 20,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Storm Lake, Alta, Sioux Rapids, Newell, Marathon, Albert City, Linn Grove, Rembrandt, Truesdale |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 71, Iowa Highway 3, Iowa Highway 7, Iowa Highway 10 |
| FIPS Code | 19-021 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 580 square miles (land: 574 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Clay County (North), Pocahontas County (East), Sac County (South), Cherokee County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.64°N, 95.16°W |
| Etymology | Named after the Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican–American War |
| Major Landmarks | Storm Lake, Buena Vista University, Santa’s Castle, Chautauqua Park Historic District |
| Website | Buena Vista County Website |
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