Where is Sioux City, Iowa, USA?

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Where is Sioux City Located? - Sioux City is a city located in the Woodbury, Plymouth County of Iowa, United States. Sioux City lies between 37.0920 Degrees North latitudes and 84.6041 Degrees West longitudes.

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Sioux City is a city located in the Woodbury, Plymouth County of Iowa, United States. Sioux City lies between 37.0920 Degrees North latitudes and 84.6041 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Sioux City city is 85797 people and the city has a total area of 58.45 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Sioux City Facts, Iowa

City NameSioux City
Nickname(s)"Siouxland", "The Port City"
CountyWoodbury County (primary), Plymouth County (partially)
StateIowa
CountryUnited States
U.S. RegionMidwest
Coordinates42.5006° N, 96.4003° W
Latitude42.5006
Longitude-96.4003
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Established1854
Incorporated1857
Named ForSioux Tribe (Native American Nation)
Population (2020 Census)85,797
Population Density (Sq mi)~1,610
Area (Sq mi)Total: 59.81 | Land: 53.83 | Water: 5.98
Metro AreaSioux City Metropolitan Area (Tri-State: Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota)
Official LanguageEnglish
DemonymSiouxlander
CurrencyUS Dollar, $ (USD)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00 Standard, UTC−05:00 DST)
ZIP Codes51101–51111
Area Code(s)712
Government TypeMayor–Council
Mayor (2025)Bob Scott
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Healthcare
Major HighwaysInterstate 29, U.S. Route 20, U.S. Route 75
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway Airport (SUX)
Airport Distance from Downtown~8 miles (13 km)
ClimateHumid Continental
Average Annual Temperature48.6°F (9.2°C)
Famous ForLewis and Clark Expedition history, Missouri River port, agriculture hub
Places to Visit in Sioux CitySioux City Art Center, Sergeant Floyd Monument, Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Sioux City Public Museum, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Trinity Heights
Sports TeamsSioux City Explorers (Baseball), Sioux City Bandits (Indoor Football)
Sister CitiesYamanashi (Japan), Lake Charles (Louisiana)
Nearest Major CitiesOmaha (95 mi), Des Moines (200 mi), Sioux Falls (85 mi)
Motto"Sioux City. A Good Place to Live."
Websitehttps://www.sioux-city.org

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