
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ottumwa, a city in Iowa, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ottumwa — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ottumwa | |
| District / County | Wapello County | |
| State | Iowa | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 24,624 | |
| Area | 42.81 km² (16.53 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #21 of 457 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 205 | |
| In Feet | 673 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.02 | |
| Longitude | -92.41 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.02° N 92.411° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 1' 12" N 92° 24' 41" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 1.2' N 92° 24.68' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Iowa Capital | 119 km West-Northwest of Des Moines | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Ramsey, Isle Of Man (327 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:13 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 58m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 52501 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Chicago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1844-01-01 |
Ottumwa is a city situated in Iowa, United States, within North America. It falls under Wapello County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ottumwa as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Iowa
The latitude and longitude of Ottumwa pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 205 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ottumwa on the map
Ottumwa runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Ottumwa run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ottumwa exchange rates
To ring a number in Ottumwa from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ottumwa and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ottumwa ranks #21 of 457 cities in Iowa. It lies about 119 km West-Northwest of Des Moines, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Iowa market. › Cities near Ottumwa
Ottumwa has a recorded population of approximately 24,624 people. That places it #21 of 457 cities with population data in Iowa. Browse more cities in Iowa for comparison.
Ottumwa spans approximately 42.81 square kilometers (16.53 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ottumwa sits within Wapello County, is part of Iowa in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Ottumwa keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:15 AM and sets around 06:13 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ottumwa price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Ottumwa currency page.
Ottumwa is about 119 km West-Northwest of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa. See cities near Ottumwa for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ottumwa lands you closest to Ramsey, Isle Of Man, about 327 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ottumwa sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.