Oakland, Iowa

Oakland, Iowa
Downtown Oakland, Iowa
Downtown Oakland, Iowa
Location of Oakland, Iowa
Location of Oakland, Iowa
Oakland is located in Iowa
Oakland
Oakland
Location within Iowa
Oakland is located in the United States
Oakland
Oakland
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 41°18′41″N 95°23′42″W / 41.31139°N 95.39500°W / 41.31139; -95.39500
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyPottawattamie
TownshipBelknap
Area
 • Total1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2)
 • Land1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation1,116 ft (340 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,524
 • Density850.45/sq mi (328.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51560
Area code712
FIPS code19-58080
GNIS feature ID2395289[2]
WebsiteCity of Oakland

Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,524 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] Formerly named Big Grove, Oakland is home to Nishna Heritage Museum and a number of historical buildings.

  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: Oakland, Iowa
  3. ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.