Batavia Iowa Map

About Batavia, Iowa

Batavia is a locality in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 536. The population density is 398.1 people per km². Batavia is located at 40.9942°N, 92.1674°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52533.

Batavia rests on land that gently rolls, a subtle topography shaped by the slow work of water and wind over millennia. It lies 12.8 miles east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 98°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-north-east of Eldon. The sky above Batavia is a vast, often luminous presence, stretching from horizon to horizon, and during the twilight hours, it can bleed into hues of bruised plum and softest rose, casting a tender glow over the surrounding fields. These fields, predominantly clad in the deep green of growing crops in summer and the muted golds and browns of harvest in autumn, form the immediate character of the place, punctuated by clusters of mature trees that stand like solitary sentinels. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich, dark soil that yields its bounty. The history of Batavia is interwoven with the agricultural heartland of Iowa, its economy long rooted in the cultivation of corn and soybeans that stretch across the landscape. Though its origins are perhaps more humble than grand, the town has seen generations of families build lives here, their stories etched not in monumental architecture, but in the enduring fields and the quiet continuity of daily life. Local businesses, often small and family-run, serve as the pulse of Batavia, offering a sense of reliable presence. The nearby Skunk River, though not a dominant feature in the immediate townscape, hints at the broader hydrological network that has shaped this region, a subtle reminder of the forces that continue to define Batavia's character.

About This Batavia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Batavia, 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 Batavia and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Batavia includes the ZIP code (52533), telephone area code (712), county seat of Jefferson County (Fairfield), and school district assignment (Cardinal 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 Batavia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.