Wapello County | |
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![]() The courthouse in Ottumwa | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
![]() Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 41°01′46″N 92°24′32″W / 41.029444444444°N 92.408888888889°W | |
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Founded | 1843 |
Named for | Wapello |
Seat | Ottumwa |
Largest city | Ottumwa |
Area | |
• Total | 436 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
• Land | 432 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
• Water | 4.2 sq mi (11 km2) 1.0% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 35,437 |
• Density | 81/sq mi (31/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | www |
Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,437.[1] The county seat is Ottumwa.[2] The county was formed on February 17, 1843, and named for Wapello, a Meskwaki chief.[3]
Wapello County is included in the Ottumwa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.