Information on Alta, Buena Vista County
The City of Alta is located in the state of Iowa, in Buena Vista County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Alta City HALL, Buena Vista County
| Alta City Hall's address | Alta Alta Municipal Building 223 Main Street Alta IA 51002 United States | |
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| Phone number of Alta City Hall | +1 712-200-2105 | |
| Alta, IA email | Not available | |
| Alta official website | altaiowa.com | |
| Mayor of Alta | Richard Morris | |
| Buena Vista County, Iowa: Vital Records | Alta vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Iowa birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Alta
What county is Alta IA in?Alta, IA is located in Buena Vista County |
Where is Alta, Iowa ?Alta is located in Buena Vista County in the northwestern part of Iowa, USA. It lies approximately 10 miles west of Storm Lake and around 150 miles northwest of Des Moines, the state capital. The municipality is part of a predominantly rural area characterized by its agricultural landscape. |
Alta administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | Iowa |
| County | Buena Vista - other counties in Iowa |
Demography of Alta
| Name of Alta inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 865 inhabitants | 164 / 6 570 | ||
| Population density in Alta | 1 737,5 pop/sq mi (670,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Alta, IA
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Alta, IA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| BUENA VISTA COUNTY RECORDER | 215 EAST FIFTH ST | 7127492539 |
| CHEROKEE COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 520 WEST MAIN | 7122256735 |
| SAC COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 100 NW STATE STREET | 7126627789 |
| IDA COUNTY AUDITOR | 401 MOOREHEAD ST | 7123642626 |
| OBRIEN COUNTY AUDITOR | 155 S HAYES AVE | 7129573225 |
| CLAY COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 300 W 4TH ST | 7122621081 |
| CALHOUN COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE | 416 4TH STREET | 7122977741 |
| PALO ALTO COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 1010 BROADWAY | 7128523701 |
| SIOUX COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 210 CENTRAL AVENUE SW | 7127372229 |
| PLYMOUTH COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 215 4TH AVENUE SE | 7125464020 |
| CRAWFORD COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 1202 BROADWAY | 7122633643 |
| CARROLL COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT | 114 E 6TH ST | 7127929532 |
| DICKINSON COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE | 1802 HILL AVE | 7123361495 |
| HUMBOLDT POST OFFICE | 601 SUMNER AVE. | 5153323506 |
| OSCEOLA COUNTY AUDITOR | 300 7TH STREET | 7127542241 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Alta
There are 1 bank branches in Alta.
Heritage Bank National Association is the most popular bank in Alta with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Alta:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Alta administrative numbers
| Alta City code | 1901495 |
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| Alta City postcode | 51002 |
Information on Alta, Buena Vista County
| Cities twinned with Alta | Currently, the town Alta isn’t twinned |
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| Namesake of Alta |
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| Natural parks | Alta isn't part of a natural park |
Transportation modes in Alta
| Airport | Storm Lake Municipal Airport 6.1 miles Ida Grove Municipal Airport 24.5 miles Pocahontas Municipal Airport 33.8 miles |
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Alta territory
| Alta area | 1,07 sq mi (2,78 km²) |
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| Alta altitude | 1 519 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 42.6717 Longitude: -95.3045 Latitude: 42° 40' 18'' North Longitude: 95° 18' 16'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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What is Alta close to?
| Nearby cities include: Storm Lake, Aurelia, Truesdale and Lakeside | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aurelia | Aurelia | Truesdale |
| Aurelia |  | Storm Lake |
| Galva | Storm Lake | Storm Lake |
| Storm Lake 5.7 miles | Aurelia 7.3 miles | Truesdale 7.3 miles |
| Lakeside 7.6 miles | Schaller 12.1 miles | Rembrandt 12.8 miles |
| Galva 12.8 miles | Cherokee 13.8 miles | Nemaha 15.4 miles |
| Linn Grove 15.7 miles | Newell 15.9 miles | Early 16.5 miles |
| Sioux Rapids 17.2 miles | Peterson 17.2 miles | Quimby 17.5 miles |
| Holstein 17.6 miles | Larrabee 17.9 miles | Meriden 18.7 miles |
| Albert City 19.6 miles | Varina 20.7 miles | Marathon 20.9 miles |
Distance between Alta and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1383 miles | Houston : 892 miles | Philadelphia : 1061 miles |
| Phoenix : 1106 miles | San Antonio : 931 miles | San Diego : 1369 miles |
| Dallas : 688 miles | San Jose : 1447 miles | Jacksonville : 1139 miles |
| Indianapolis : 517 miles closest | San Francisco : 1497 miles | Austin : 866 miles |
| Columbus : 666 miles | Fort Worth : 693 miles | Charlotte : 932 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Alta, IA
Elementary schools in Alta
Alta Elementary School
District of Alta Community School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 289
High schools in Alta
Alta-Aurelia High School School
District of Alta Community School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 219
Leisure and activities in Alta surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| West Links Estates Golf Course | Alta Golf & Country Club |
| Lake Creek Country Club to Storm Lake 4.3 miles | Sunrise Pointe Golf Course to Storm Lake 6.8 miles |
| Aurelia Golf Club to Aurelia 6.9 miles | Cherokee Country Club to Cherokee 14.4 miles |
| Newell Golf Course to Newell 16.2 miles | Quimby Golf Club to Quimby 17.9 miles |
| Town & Country Recreation Area to Holstein 18 miles | Little Sioux Golf & Country Club to Sioux Rapids 18.5 miles |