Buchanan County, Iowa

Buchanan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,565. Its county seat is Independence. The county was created in 1837 and was named in honor of Senator James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States.

Buchanan County
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°28′19″N 91°50′21″W
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1837
Named forJames Buchanan
SeatIndependence
Largest cityIndependence
Area
  Total573 sq mi (1,480 km2)
  Land571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
  Water2.1 sq mi (5 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
  Total20,565
  Density36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.buchanancountyiowa.org
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