Plato, Iowa facts for kids
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Plato, Iowa
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 Plato, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464232 |
Plato is a small, unincorporated community located in Cedar County, Iowa, in the United States. It is found at the coordinates 41°44′17″N 91°18′31″W / 41.73806°N 91.30861°W. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not set up as a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in. For Plato, that's Cedar County.
History of Plato, Iowa
Plato, Iowa, got its name from a very famous person. The community is named after Plato, a classical Greek philosopher. He lived a long time ago, around 428 to 348 BC. He was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle. Plato is known for his ideas about justice, beauty, and equality.
Population Changes Over Time
Plato has always been a very small community. Its population has changed a little over the years.
- In 1902, there were only 12 people living in Plato.
- By 1925, the population grew a bit to 30 people.
- However, by 1940, the number of residents went down to just 10.
This shows that Plato has remained a tiny place throughout its recorded history.
