City of Valparaiso, Indiana

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Information on Valparaiso, Porter County

The City of Valparaiso is located in the state of Indiana, in Porter County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Valparaiso at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Valparaiso City HALL, Porter County

Valparaiso City Hall's addressValparaiso Valparaiso Municipal Building
166 W. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
United States
Phone number of Valparaiso City Hall+1 219-462-1161
Valparaiso, IN emailNot available
Valparaiso official websitevalpo.us
Mayor of ValparaisoJon Costas
Porter County, Indiana: Vital Records Valparaiso vital records
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Common questions about Valparaiso

What county is Valparaiso IN in?

Valparaiso, IN is located in Porter County

Where is Valparaiso, Indiana ?

Valparaiso is in Porter County. Geographically, it is in the northwestern part of Indiana, USA. The city lies approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago and about 15 miles south of Lake Michigan, making it part of the Chicago metropolitan area and close to the Indiana Dunes National Park.

Valparaiso administrative division

If you're planning a construction or renovation project in Valparaiso, IN, obtaining the necessary permits is a crucial step. To start the process, you can visit the city's Building Department located at the City Hall. The staff there will guide you through the application process and inform you about the specific requirements for your project. It's important to contact the office directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding fees and processing times, as these can vary depending on the scope and nature of the work you plan to undertake.

Valparaiso building departement, IN

OfficeCity of Valparaiso Building Department
CityValparaiso
StateIndiana
Address166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone219-462-1161
Websitehttps://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/153/Building-Division

Demography of Valparaiso

Name of Valparaiso inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population31 730 inhabitants25 / 1 101
Population density in Valparaiso2 026,6 pop/sq mi (782,5 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Valparaiso, IN

Where to apply for a passport in Valparaiso, IN? There are 1 passport offices in Valparaiso, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
VALPARAISO POST OFFICE2700 VALPARAISO STREET2194622180

Top 3 most popular banks in Valparaiso

There are 27 bank branches in Valparaiso.
Centier Bank is the most popular bank in Valparaiso with 7 branch offices, followed by 1st Source Bank with 5 branch offices and then JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 4 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Valparaiso:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Centier Bank7Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
1st Source Bank5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Horizon Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
BMO Harris Bank National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Fifth Third Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of England1Limited Service Loan Production Office
First Merchants Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Peoples Bank SB1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Woodforest National Bank1Full Service Retail Office

Valparaiso administrative numbers

Valparaiso City code1878326
Valparaiso City postcode46383

Toponymy and translation of Valparaiso

Transportation modes in Valparaiso

Airport
Porter County Regional Airport 2.9 miles
Michigan City Municipal Airport 19.5 miles
Gary/Chicago International Airport 20.9 miles

Valparaiso territory

Valparaiso area15,66 sq mi (40,55 km²)
Valparaiso altitude801 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 41.4798
Longitude: -87.0523
Latitude: 41° 28' 47'' North
Longitude: 87° 3' 8'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Cities twinned with ValparaisoCurrently, the town Valparaiso isn’t twinned
Namesake of Valparaiso
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  • Valparaiso, Nebraska, États-Unis
  • Valparaíso, Antióquia, Colombie
  • Valparaíso, Caquetá, Colombie
  • Valparaiso, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Valparaíso, São Paulo, Brésil
  • Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chili
  • Valparaíso, Zacatecas, Mexique
Natural parksValparaiso isn't part of a natural park

What is Valparaiso close to?

Nearby cities include: Chesterton, Westville, Wanatah and Portage
ChestertonChestertonWestville
ChestertonNeighbouring townsWestville
WinfieldWanatahWanatah
Chesterton 8.3 milesWestville 8.6 milesWanatah 9 miles
Portage 10.1 milesPorter 10.3 milesBurns Harbor 10.4 miles
Kouts 11.3 milesWinfield 11.8 milesHobart 11.8 miles
Dune Acres 11.9 milesLake Station 12.4 milesNew Chicago 12.6 miles
Ogden Dunes 12.6 milesHebron 13.2 milesMerrillville 13.8 miles
Beverly Shores 15.1 milesTown of Pines 15.3 milesCrown Point 15.9 miles
Trail Creek 18.1 milesMichigan City 18.5 milesKingsford Heights 18.6 miles

Distance between Valparaiso and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 1780 milesHouston : 934 milesPhiladelphia : 632 miles
Phoenix : 1472 milesSan Antonio : 1051 milesSan Diego : 1753 miles
Dallas : 804 milesSan Jose : 1869 milesJacksonville : 828 miles
Indianapolis : 127 miles closestSan Francisco : 1921 milesAustin : 977 miles
Columbus : 237 milesFort Worth : 826 milesCharlotte : 549 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Valparaiso, IN

Elementary schools in Valparaiso

Central Elementary School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 361

Cooks Corners Elementary School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 281

Flint Lake Elementary School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 562

Heavilin Elementary School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5

Jackson Elementary School

District of Duneland School Corporation
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 281

John Simatovich Elementary School

District of Union Township School Corp
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 219

Memorial Elementary School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 343

Morgan Township Elementary School

District of East Porter County School Corp
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 347

Northview Elementary School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 336

Parkview Elementary School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 281

Paul Saylor Elementary School

District of Portage Township Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 342

South Haven Elementary School

District of Portage Township Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 372

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 304

Union Center Elementary School

District of Union Township School Corp
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 344

Washington Township Elementary School

District of East Porter County School Corp
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 368

Middle schools in Valparaiso

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 729

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 625

Union Township Middle School

District of Union Township School Corp
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 339

High schools in Valparaiso

Boone Grove High School

District of Porter Township School Corp
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 503

Valparaiso High School

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2082

Wheeler High School

District of Union Township School Corp
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 553

Alternative schools in Valparaiso

Morgan Township Middle/High School

District of East Porter County School Corp
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 422

Porter County Career Center

District of Valparaiso Community Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12

Porter County Education Services

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12

Washington Township Middle/High School

District of East Porter County School Corp
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 485

Private schools in Valparaiso

Emmanuel Baptist Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 32

Immanuel Lutheran School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 207

Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 123

Shults-Lewis School

Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 13

South Haven Christian School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 11
Students : 76

St Paul Catholic School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 293

Victory Christian Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 342

Victory Christian Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 336

Leisure and activities in Valparaiso surrounding area

Zoo
Washington Park Zoo
to Michigan City 18.6 miles
Golf course
Mink Lake Golf Course & ParkForest Park Municipal Golf Course
Valparaiso Country ClubThe Course at Aberdeen
Robbinhurst Golf ClubDuck Creek Golf Course
to Hobart 8.4 miles
The Brassie Golf Club
to Chesterton 8.7 miles		Sand Creek Country Club
to Chesterton 8.7 miles
Supervisors' Country Club
to Hobart 9.5 miles		Lakes of the Four Seasons
to Crown Point 9.8 miles