Bonaparte, Iowa
| Bonaparte, Iowa | |
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 Location of Bonaparte, Iowa |
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| Coordinates: 40°42′0″N 91°48′3″W / 40.70000°N 91.80083°WCoordinates: 40°42′0″N 91°48′3″W / 40.70000°N 91.80083°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 Iowa
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| County | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 433 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 425 |
| • Density | 1,170.3/sq mi (451.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 52620 |
| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-07345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454744 |
Bonaparte is a city in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 433 at the 2010 census.
The town is located on the Des Moines River and contains a number of historical buildings, including a large pottery.
The area was established in 1837 by William Meek, and named Meek's Mill. The lots were resurveyed in 1841, and the name was changed to Bonaparte. Another townsite called Napoleon was established across the river, though it was never developed. William Meek was an admirer of the Emperor, and was responsible for both names. The town was incorporated in 1899.
The town was flooded during the Flood of 1851.
Bonaparte is located along the historic Mormon Trail, and there are five sites in or near Bonaparte listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
Charles E. Pickett, who served two-terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district, was born near Bonaparte.
Bonaparte's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 40.699914, -91.800837.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all of it land.
At the 2010 census, there were 433 people, 190 households and 117 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,170.3 inhabitants per square mile (451.9/km2). There were 212 housing units at an average density of 573.0 per square mile (221.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
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