Map of Marathon city, Iowa

Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 230 at the time of the 2020 census. The food writer Richard Olney grew up in Marathon.

Every year in June in Marathon, a marathon and 5k are held. The Marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

Marathon city overview:
Name:Marathon city
LSAD Code:25
LSAD Description:city (suffix)
State:Iowa
County:Buena Vista County
Elevation:1,391 ft (424 m)
Total Area:0.75 sq mi (1.94 km²)
Land Area:0.75 sq mi (1.94 km²)
Water Area:0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:230
Population Density:307.08/sq mi (118.51/km²)
ZIP code:50565
Area code:712
FIPS code:1949260
GNISfeature ID:0458792

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Marathon location map. Where is Marathon city?

Marathon location on the U.S. Map. Where is Marathon city.
Marathon location on the U.S. Map.
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Location of Marathon in Iowa.

History

A post office called Marathon has been in operation since 1882. The name of the city commemorates the Battle of Marathon.

Marathon Road Map

Road map of Marathon
Road map of Marathon

Marathon city Satellite Map

Satellite map of Marathon
Satellite map of Marathon

Geography

Marathon is located at 42°51′36″N 94°58′54″W / 42.86000°N 94.98167°W / 42.86000; -94.98167 (42.860021, -94.981731).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 km), all land.

See also

Map of Iowa State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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Parent Unit Map

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 ... Read more
Map of Buena Vista County, Iowa

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