Iona, Florida | |
|---|---|
 Location in Lee County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 26°31′N 81°58′W / 26.517°N 81.967°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.23 sq mi (26.50 km2) |
| • Land | 6.63 sq mi (17.16 km2) |
| • Water | 3.60 sq mi (9.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 16,908 |
| • Density | 2,551.77/sq mi (985.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-34012[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284585[3] |
Iona is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 16,908 at the 2020 census,[4] up from 15,404 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
A strong EF2 tornado struck the town on January 16, 2022, causing major damage and injuring three people.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved September 30, 2022.