Monona, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monona, Iowa
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US-18 runs by town
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The Garden City.
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Location of Monona, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,471 |
| • Density | 1,142.8/sq mi (441.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52159
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-53310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459174 |
| Website | City of Monona Website |
Monona is a city located in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a small community with a friendly feel.
According to the 2020 census, about 1,471 people lived in Monona.
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History of Monona
The name Monona comes from a Native American word. It has a long history in the area.
The first post office in Monona was set up in 1849. The city officially became a city on May 11, 1897. Back in 1916, Monona had a public house, two stores, and several mechanic shops.
Geography and Location
Monona is located at specific coordinates: 43.051258 degrees North and -91.390529 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Monona covers a total area of 1.17 square miles (about 3.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
Monona's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Monona had 1,471 residents. There were 671 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in Monona were White, making up about 96.3% of the population. There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Monona was 42.0 years old. About 24.6% of residents were under 20 years old, and 21.1% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
Education in Monona
Students in Monona attend schools within the MFL MarMac Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1994. It formed when two older school districts, Mar-Mac and M-F-L, joined together.
Famous People from Monona
Several notable people have connections to Monona:
- Leighton Abel was an Iowa state politician and a businessman.
- Alexander Gardner was a famous photographer.
- Raef LaFrentz is a former basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Monona (Iowa) para niños
