Tama County, Iowa

Tama County
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 / 42.078611111111; -92.531388888889
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1843
Named afterTaimah
SeatToledo
Largest cityTama
Area
  Total
722 sq mi (1,870 km2)
  Land721 sq mi (1,870 km2)
  Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
17,135
  Density24/sq mi (9.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.tamacounty.iowa.gov

Tama County /ˈtmə/ 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.