East Amana, Iowa facts for kids
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East Amana, Iowa
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 East Amana, Iowa
Location in Iowa
East Amana, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 64 |
| • Density | 171.12/sq mi (66.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52203
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-23520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456111 |
East Amana is a small community in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
East Amana is one of the "seven villages" that make up the Amana Colonies. In 2010, about 56 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 64 residents. An interesting fact about East Amana is that many residents speak German at home. While most can speak English, German is a common language in their households.
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Where is East Amana Located?
East Amana is found in the northeastern part of Iowa County. It's about one mile northeast of a nearby village called Amana. The community sits at the bottom of hills that mark the northern edge of the Iowa River valley.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of East Amana is about 0.71 square miles (1.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in East Amana?
The population of East Amana has been counted during different U.S. Census surveys.
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| 2020 | 64 | — | |
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- In 2010, the population was 56 people.
- By 2020, the population increased to 64 people.
What is the History of East Amana?
East Amana has a simple history. In 1881, the community had a few important buildings. These included a blacksmith shop, where metal items were made and repaired, and a carpenter shop, where things out of wood were built. There were also barns used to keep sheep. These buildings were important for the daily life and work of the people living there at the time.
See also
In Spanish: East Amana (Iowa) para niños
