Leland, Iowa facts for kids
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Leland, Iowa
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Location of Leland, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 186.38/sq mi (71.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50453
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-44355 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458286 |
Leland is a small city located in Winnebago County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 249 people lived there.
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History of Leland
Leland was officially planned and laid out in 1887. It was named after one of its founders, John D. Leland. A few years later, in 1894, Leland officially became a city.
Geography of Leland
Leland is located in northern Iowa. Its exact location is 43°20′1″N 93°38′15″W / 43.33361°N 93.63750°W.
The city covers a total area of about 1.36 square miles (3.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
The population of Leland has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 215 | — |
| 1910 | 188 | −12.6% |
| 1920 | 180 | −4.3% |
| 1930 | 164 | −8.9% |
| 1940 | 235 | +43.3% |
| 1950 | 209 | −11.1% |
| 1960 | 209 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 223 | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 274 | +22.9% |
| 1990 | 311 | +13.5% |
| 2000 | 258 | −17.0% |
| 2010 | 289 | +12.0% |
| 2020 | 249 | −13.8% |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 249 people living in Leland. The city had 124 households. About 29% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Leland was about 44.8 years old.
Education in Leland
Students who live in Leland attend schools that are part of the Forest City Community School District.
Notable Person from Leland
- Terry E. Branstad (born 1946) is a famous person from Leland. He served as the Governor of Iowa two different times. He was also a United States Ambassador.
See also
In Spanish: Leland (Iowa) para niños
