Iowa Louisiana Map
Iowa, Louisiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Iowa, Calcasieu Parish.
Interactive Map of Iowa, Louisiana
| City | Iowa |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.236874 |
| Longitude | -93.013761 |
| Population | 3,200 |
| Density | 369.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Iowa, Louisiana
Iowa is a locality in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 369.0 people per km². Iowa is located at 30.2369°N, 93.0138°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70647.
Iowa, a place where the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of pine and damp earth, lies in a quiet corner of southwestern Louisiana. It lies 12.2 miles east of Lake Charles, LA (from Lake Charles, LA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 11.5 miles east-south-east of Moss Bluff. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and browns, a gentle rolling terrain that slopes imperceptibly toward unseen waterways. Towering pines, their needles whispering secrets to the wind, punctuate the sky, while beneath them, a dense undergrowth of palmettos and ferns forms a verdant carpet. The very light seems to have a peculiar quality, filtering through the dense canopy in shifting patterns that dapple the forest floor, lending an almost mystical aura to the afternoon. The silence here is not an absence of sound, but a symphony of rustles, chirps, and the distant murmur of life. This small pocket of Iowa, though geographically distinct from its Midwestern namesake, shares a spirit of resilience and quiet industry. Its history is tied to the logging and turpentine industries that once thrived here, echoes of which can still be felt in the weathered, unpainted structures that dot the landscape. The local economy, while more diversified now, still bears the imprint of those foundational trades, with a strong agricultural presence that includes cattle ranching and the cultivation of rice and soybeans. The nearby Calcasieu River, a vital artery for commerce and recreation, shapes the rhythm of life, offering opportunities for fishing and boating, and a constant reminder of the natural forces that have shaped this unique locale.
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About This Iowa Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Iowa, Louisiana 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 Iowa and Calcasieu Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Iowa is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Iowa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
