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Cerro Gordo County Map, Iowa

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Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Cerro Gordo Location Map Iowa

Cerro Gordo County is home to Clear Lake, a summer playground for north-central Iowa. Mason City is the county seat and biggest town. 

Music lovers know Mason City as the birthplace of Meredith Willson, creator of “The Music Man”. It also proudly claims the title “River City” thanks to its location on the Winnebago River.

Agriculture remains a backbone of the local economy, with rolling farmland surrounding the towns and cities. However, the county’s mix of culture, history, and outdoor fun offers something for everyone.

CategoryDetails
County NameCerro Gordo County
County SeatMason City
Population41,200
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesMason City, Clear Lake, Rockwell, Thornton, Ventura, Plymouth, Meservey, Dougherty
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 35, U.S. Highway 18, U.S. Highway 65, Iowa Highway 122
FIPS Code19-033
Total Area (Land and Water)575 square miles (land: 568 sq mi, water: 7 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Worth County (North), Mitchell County (Northeast), Floyd County (East), Franklin County (South), Hancock County (West)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08°N, 93.26°W
EtymologyNamed after the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican-American War
Major LandmarksClear Lake, Surf Ballroom, Music Man Square, Lime Creek Nature Center, Central Gardens of North Iowa
WebsiteCerro Gordo County Website

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