Where is Pella, Iowa, USA?

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Where is Pella Located? - Pella is a city located in the Marion County of Iowa, United States. Pella lies between 29.9321 Degrees North latitudes and 90.3665 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pella, Iowa

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Where is Pella Located?

Pella is a city located in the Marion County of Iowa, United States. Pella lies between 29.9321 Degrees North latitudes and 90.3665 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pella city is 10464 people and the city has a total area of 8.99 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pella, Iowa Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPella
CountyMarion County
StateIowa
State CapitalDes Moines
US RegionMidwestern United States (Corn Belt Region)
Latitude41.4081° N
Longitude92.9168° W
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Land Area7.89 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area7.91 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)10,558
Population DensityApproximately 1,338 people per sq mi
ZIP Code50219
Area Code641
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code19-62085
Congressional DistrictIowa's 3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pella, Iowa

CategoryDetails
Airport NameDes Moines International Airport
IATA CodeDSM
PortNo commercial port; Mississippi River ports provide regional access
Major HighwaysIowa Highway 163, Iowa Highway 92, County Roads
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service in Osceola
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional transportation services
  • Iowa Highway 163 – Major regional highway connecting Pella with Des Moines and southeastern Iowa communities.
  • Iowa Highway 92 – East–west route providing access through Marion County and surrounding areas.
  • County Roads – Provide connections to rural agricultural areas around Pella.

Top Places to Visit in Pella, Iowa

Landmark NameType
Historical Village and Vermeer WindmillHistoric Attraction
Pella Opera HouseHistoric Theater
Molengracht PlazaCultural Landmark
Lake Red RockRecreation Area
Lake Red Rock Visitor CenterVisitor Center
Scholte House Museum and GardensHistoric Museum
Pella Historical Society MuseumsHistory Museum
Central College CampusEducational Landmark
Cordova ParkPublic Park
Red Rock DamEngineering Landmark

Driving Distances from Pella, Iowa to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
KnoxvilleIowa1520 minutes
Des MoinesIowa4045 minutes
OskaloosaIowa2535 minutes
IndianolaIowa2530 minutes
NewtonIowa4550 minutes
OttumwaIowa601 hour 10 minutes
AmesIowa801 hour 20 minutes
Cedar RapidsIowa1252 hours
Sioux CityIowa2103 hours 15 minutes
OmahaNebraska1602 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Pella, Iowa

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Central CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts education, environmental studies, athletics, and international programs
Des Moines Area Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technical education, and transfer programs
William Penn UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, and professional programs
Iowa State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, research, and technology programs
Pella Community School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Pella, Iowa

Lake Red Rock, Des Moines River, Muchakinock Creek, Big Creek, Lake Keomah, Skunk River, White Breast Creek, Cedar Creek, English Creek, Lake Miami

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Pella

C.H. Brown Stadium, Central College Kuyper Athletic Complex, Pella Sports Park, Pella Aquatic Center, Lake Red Rock Recreation Facilities

Pella, Iowa — Key Historical Facts

  • Pella was founded in 1847 by Dutch immigrants led by Dominee Hendrik Pieter Scholte, who established the community after arriving in Iowa.
  • The city was named after Pella, an ancient city in present-day Jordan mentioned in early Christian history.
  • Pella became known for preserving its Dutch heritage through architecture, festivals, museums, and cultural traditions.
  • The community hosts the annual Tulip Time Festival, one of Iowa's largest cultural celebrations, featuring Dutch traditions, parades, and historic displays.
  • Today, Pella is recognized for its strong manufacturing sector, historic downtown, Dutch heritage, educational institutions, and quality of life.

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