Where is Burlington, Iowa, USA?

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Where is Burlington Located? - Burlington is a city located in the Des Moines County of Iowa, United States. Burlington lies between 30.2752 Degrees North latitudes and 89.7812 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Burlington Located?

Burlington is a city located in the Des Moines County of Iowa, United States. Burlington lies between 30.2752 Degrees North latitudes and 89.7812 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Burlington city is 23982 people and the city has a total area of 14.4 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Burlington, Iowa Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityBurlington
CountyDes Moines County
StateIowa
State CapitalDes Moines
US RegionMidwest
Latitude40.8075° N
Longitude91.1129° W
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Land Area15.24 sq mi
Water Area0.35 sq mi
Total Area15.59 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)23,982
Population Density1,574 per sq mi
ZIP Codes52601
Area Code319
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC-6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code19-09660
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Burlington, Iowa

  • West Burlington, Iowa - 3 mi West
  • Mediapolis, Iowa - 12 mi North
  • Fort Madison, Iowa - 20 mi South
  • Mount Pleasant, Iowa - 27 mi Northwest
  • Keokuk, Iowa - 42 mi South
  • Monmouth, Illinois - 33 mi East
  • Galesburg, Illinois - 46 mi Northeast
  • Macomb, Illinois - 41 mi Southeast
  • Muscatine, Iowa - 67 mi North
  • Quincy, Illinois - 72 mi South

Burlington, Iowa Climate and Weather Overview

Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January32161.4
April63413.9
July86674.5
October66442.8
Annual624238.8
Climate Attribute Details
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Continental (Dfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 38.8 in
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 202 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskNo hurricane risk and moderate tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 24 in annually

Driving Distances from Burlington, Iowa

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
West BurlingtonIowa36 min
MediapolisIowa1218 min
Fort MadisonIowa2025 min
Mount PleasantIowa2735 min
MonmouthIllinois3340 min
MacombIllinois4150 min
KeokukIowa4250 min
GalesburgIllinois461 hr
MuscatineIowa671 hr 15 min
Iowa CityIowa791 hr 25 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Burlington, Iowa

Transportation Details
Airport NameSoutheast Iowa Regional Airport
IATA CodeBRL
PortPort of Burlington on the Mississippi River
Major HighwaysUS Highway 34, US Highway 61, Iowa Highway 99
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Fort Madison
Local Bus/Transit ServiceBurlington Urban Service (BURLINK)
  • US Highway 34 - Major east-west route connecting Burlington with Illinois and central Iowa.
  • US Highway 61 - Important north-south highway linking Burlington with Dubuque, Davenport and Missouri.
  • Iowa Highway 99 - Connects Burlington with nearby communities in Des Moines County.
  • Great River Bridge - Carries US 34 across the Mississippi River into Illinois.
  • Southeast Iowa Regional Airport - Provides general aviation services and supports regional business travel.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Burlington, Iowa

Landmark NameType
Snake AlleyHistoric Street
FunCity ResortEntertainment Complex
Des Moines County Heritage Center MuseumMuseum
Port of Burlington Welcome CenterVisitor Center
Crapo ParkCity Park
Dankwardt Memorial ParkCommunity Park
Burlington Memorial AuditoriumEvent Venue
Catfish Bend CasinoCasino
Art Center of BurlingtonArt Gallery
Spirit Hollow Golf CourseGolf Course

Colleges and Universities in Burlington, Iowa

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Southeastern Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
University of Iowa - Iowa Center for Higher Education (Southeast Iowa)PublicUniversityContinuing education
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities OutreachPublicUniversityRegional higher education
Iowa Wesleyan University (nearby)PrivateUniversityLiberal arts education
Burlington Community School DistrictPublicK-12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Burlington, Iowa

Mississippi River, Flint Creek, Hawkeye Creek, North Hill Pond, Big Hollow Creek, Big Hollow Lake, Skunk River, Long Creek

Golf Courses in Burlington, Iowa

Spirit Hollow Golf Course, Flint Hills Golf Course, Burlington Golf Club, Sheaffer Memorial Golf Park, Green Acres Golf Course, Geneva Golf and Country Club, Deer Run Golf Course, Westwood Golf Course

Burlington, Iowa - Key Historical Facts

  • Burlington was founded in 1833 and became one of the earliest permanent settlements in the Iowa Territory.
  • The city briefly served as the capital of the Wisconsin Territory before Iowa became a separate territory in 1838.
  • Its location on the Mississippi River made Burlington an important transportation, manufacturing, and river trade center during the nineteenth century.
  • Snake Alley, completed in 1894, is one of the city's best-known landmarks and is often recognized as one of the world's most crooked streets.
  • Railroads and river commerce played a major role in Burlington's economic growth throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
  • Today, Burlington combines its historic riverfront heritage with modern recreation, manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism.

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