Lake Lotawana, Missouri

Lake Lotawana is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, United States and is located 35 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City bordering Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit. The population was 2,310 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Lake Lotawana, Missouri
Location of Lake Lotawana, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°55′36″N 94°15′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyJackson
Incorporated1958
Government
  TypeBoard of Alderman
  MayorTracy Rasmussen
  City AdministratorNick Shigouri
  City ClerkLauran Kurtz
Area
  Total11.30 sq mi (29.26 km2)
  Land10.31 sq mi (26.71 km2)
  Water0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2)
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,310
  Density223.97/sq mi (86.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
64064, 64086, 64029, 64070
Area code816
FIPS code29-39980
GNIS feature ID0720753
Websitewww.lakelotawana.org

The city derives its name from the lake that takes up most of the city, which is said to be named after an Indian princess.

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