Map of Buena Vista County, Iowa

Buena Vista County (/ˈbjuːnə ˈvɪstə/; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbwena ˈβista]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,823. Its county seat is Storm Lake. The county is named for the final victory of Field General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican–American War.

Buena Vista County comprises the Storm Lake, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Buena Vista County overview:
Name:	Buena Vista County
FIPS code:	19-021
State:	Iowa
Founded:	1851
Named for:	Battle of Buena Vista
Seat:	Storm Lake
Largest city:	Storm Lake
Total Area:	580 sq mi (1,500 km²)
Land Area:	575 sq mi (1,490 km²)
Total Population:	20,823
Population Density:	36/sq mi (14/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:	buenavistacounty.iowa.gov

Buena Vista County location map. Where is Buena Vista County?

Buena Vista County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Buena Vista County. — Location of Buena Vista County in the the United States.

Buena Vista County location on the Iowa map. Where is Buena Vista County. — Location of Buena Vista County in Iowa.

History

Buena Vista County was formed on January 15, 1851, from open land. It was named in memory of the Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War ending in 1848; the victorious United States annexed considerable territory as a result.

Buena Vista County Road Map

Buena Vista CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Buena Vista County, Iowa. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Buena Vista CountyMap — Buena Vista Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 580 square miles (1,500 km), of which 575 square miles (1,490 km) is land and 5.3 square miles (14 km) (0.9%) is water.