Independence, IA

Independence Map

Independence is a city in and the county seat of Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,966 in the 2010 census, a decline from 6,014 in the 2000 census.

Independence is located at 42°28?13?N 91°53?38?W / 42.47028°N 91.89389°W / 42.47028; -91.89389 (42.470191, -91.893898).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2), of which 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 3.39%, is water.

Nearby cities include Hazleton, Brandon, Stanley, Aurora, Walker.