Algona Iowa Map

About Algona, Iowa

Algona is a locality in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,377. The population density is 450.9 people per km². Algona is located at 43.0700°N, 94.2330°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 50511.

Algona rises from the prairie, a collection of sturdy buildings and broad streets where the sky seems to stretch forever. It lies 52.4 miles west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east of Whittemore. The land here is a gentle, fertile expanse, a vast quilt of cultivated fields that unfurls towards horizons softened by the haze of distance. Even on the clearest days, there’s a certain luminous quality to the air, as if the sun’s rays are filtered through a fine, golden dust shed by the endless corn and soybean rows. The Iowa River, a silver ribbon, meanders nearby, its presence felt more in the lushness of the riverbanks than in any dramatic topographical feature. The character of Algona is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life, and the open sky above imbues a sense of boundless possibility. The history of Algona is deeply intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of this land, its economy built upon the bounty of the soil. Settled by those seeking fertile ground for farming, the town has grown steadily, its prosperity a direct reflection of the dedicated work of generations of farmers. The presence of the Algona Municipal Airport speaks to a practical forward-thinking, a connection to the wider world, while the historic Kossuth County Courthouse, a stately brick edifice, stands as a silent sentinel to the town’s enduring civic pride. Local traditions often center around harvest festivals and community gatherings, celebrations that echo the deeply rooted connection to the land and to each other that defines Algona. The local college fosters a sense of intellectual curiosity, a quiet hum of learning that complements the agrarian backdrop.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Algona, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Algona and Kossuth County.

Detailed location data for Algona includes the ZIP code (50511), telephone area code (319), county seat of Kossuth County (Algona), and school district assignment (Algona Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Algona is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.