Mason City, Iowa
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Mason City is a city and the county seat of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States.[2] The population was 27,338 in the 2020 census, a decline from 29,172 in the 2000 census.[3] Mason City is known for its musical heritage, high concentrations of renowned Prairie School style architecture, and a close connection with nearby resort town Clear Lake.
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Mason City, Iowa | |
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Nickname(s): "River City," the Home of Meredith Willson | |
Coordinates: 43°8′55″N 93°12′7″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Cerro Gordo |
Area | |
• Total | 28.16 sq mi (72.92 km2) |
• Land | 27.86 sq mi (72.15 km2) |
• Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 27,338 |
• Rank | 16th in Iowa |
• Density | 981.40/sq mi (378.93/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
ZIP Codes | 50401, 50402, 50467 |
Area code | 641 |
FIPS code | 19-50160 |
GNIS feature ID | 0458840 |
Website | www.masoncity.net |
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The Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Cerro Gordo and Worth counties. Local institutions of higher education include North Iowa Area Community College. The Winnebago River traverses the community to the southeast.