Persia Iowa Map

About Persia, Iowa

Persia is a locality in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 294. The population density is 251.8 people per km². Persia is located at 41.5800°N, 95.5681°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51563.

Persia rests in the gently rolling heartland of Harrison County, Iowa, where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite, pale blue canvas. It lies 26.7 miles north-east of Council Bluffs, IA (from Council Bluffs, IA: bearing 35°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-north-east of Neola. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their amber waves of corn and soybean catching the sunlight, interspersed with patches of prairie grass that whisper secrets on the breeze. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and distant, unseen wildflowers, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a golden, almost syrupy quality, bathing the landscape in a soft, benevolent glow. Farmsteads, their white-painted barns standing stark against the green and gold, punctuate the horizon, hinting at lives lived in close communion with the seasons. The story of Persia is one of resilience, rooted in the agricultural bounty of the Iowa soil. Settlers, drawn by the fertile ground, established this community with a deep connection to the land, and that enduring spirit still defines the local economy. Though the railroad that once brought lifeblood to the region has long since faded into memory, the industrious nature of its people persists, focused on the cycles of planting and harvest. While no grand monuments mark its history, the quiet dignity of the well-maintained homes and the friendly nod from a passing farmer are the true landmarks of Persia, a testament to a place that continues to thrive on its own terms.

About This Persia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Persia, 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 Persia and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for Persia includes the ZIP code (51563), telephone area code (641), county seat of Harrison County (Logan), and school district assignment (Tri-Center 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 Persia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.