Harlan, Iowa

Harlan, Iowa
City
Downtown Harlan
Downtown Harlan
Location of Harlan, Iowa
Location of Harlan, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°38′58″N 95°19′36″W / 41.64944°N 95.32667°W / 41.64944; -95.32667
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyShelby
Area
[1]
 • Total4.42 sq mi (11.45 km2)
 • Land4.42 sq mi (11.45 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,273 ft (388 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,893
 • Density1,107.26/sq mi (427.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
51537, 51593
Area code712
FIPS code19-34500
GNIS feature ID468007[2]
Websitewww.cityofharlan.com

Harlan is a city and the county seat of Shelby County, Iowa, along the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 4,893 at the time of the 2020 census.[3][4]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harlan, Iowa
  3. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.