Tama County, Iowa
Tama County | |
|---|---|
Tama County Courthouse in Toledo | |
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°04′43″N 92°31′53″W / 42.078611111111°N 92.531388888889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Named after | Taimah |
| Seat | Toledo |
| Largest city | Tama |
| Area | |
• Total | 722 sq mi (1,870 km2) |
| • Land | 721 sq mi (1,870 km2) |
| • Water | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) 0.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,135 |
| • Density | 24/sq mi (9.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Tama County /ˈteɪmə/ is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,135. Its county seat is Toledo. The county was formed on February 17, 1843 and named for Taimah, a leader of the Meskwaki people.