Ottumwa, Iowa
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Ottumwa (/əˈtʌmwə/ ə-TUM-wə) is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States.[7] The population was 25,529 at the time of the 2020 U.S. Census.[8] Located in the state's southeastern section, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River. Ottumwa serves as a major economic, commercial, and cultural hub for the Southeastern Iowa region.[9]
City in Iowa, United States
Ottumwa, Iowa | |
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Clockwise from top left: Ottumwa City Hall (Federal Building), St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church, Market Street Bridge and Bridge View Center, and Ottumwa High School, | |
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 Location of Ottumwa in the State of Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°0′47″N 92°24′53″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wapello |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| • Mayor | Rick Johnson[3][4] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.73 sq mi (43.32 km2) |
| • Land | 16.06 sq mi (41.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 25,529 |
| • Rank | 18th in Iowa |
| • Density | 1,589.50/sq mi (613.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 52501 |
| Area code | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-60465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459952[6] |
| Website | ottumwa |