Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County (/dɪˈkeɪtər/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,645. The county seat is Leon. This county is named for Stephen Decatur Jr., a hero in the War of 1812.
Decatur County | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 40°44′29″N 93°46′51″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Named for | Stephen Decatur Jr. |
| Seat | Leon |
| Largest city | Lamoni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 533 sq mi (1,380 km2) |
| • Land | 532 sq mi (1,380 km2) |
| • Water | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) 0.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 7,645 |
| • Density | 14/sq mi (5.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
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