Buena Vista County, County administrative division in Iowa, United States
Located in northwestern Iowa, Buena Vista County extends across 580 square miles of terrain with Storm Lake serving as its capital city.
The county received its name from the 1847 Battle of Buena Vista, a significant conflict during the Mexican-American War, and was established in 1851.
The county population of 20,823 residents includes substantial White, Hispanic, and Asian communities, reflecting the demographic changes throughout its development.
Major transportation routes include U.S. Highway 71 and Iowa Highways 3, 7, 10, and 110, connecting residents to neighboring regions and essential services.
The North Raccoon River originates within the county boundaries, contributing to the 5.3 square miles of water bodies across the territory.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1851
Capital city: Storm Lake
Shares border with: Clay County, Sac County, Cherokee County, Pocahontas County, O'Brien County, Palo Alto County, Ida County, Calhoun County
Website: http://co.buena-vista.ia.us
GPS coordinates: 42.73500,-95.15028
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:48
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