Rochester, Iowa facts for kids
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Rochester, Iowa
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Rochester United Methodist Church
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 Rochester, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 665 ft (203 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 142 |
| • Density | 149.16/sq mi (57.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52772
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| FIPS code | 19-67890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460704 |
Rochester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Rochester Township, Cedar County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 133.
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Geography
Rochester is located in eastern Iowa in south-central Cedar County, along the north bank of the Cedar River. County Road F44 crosses the river just south of the community, and Interstate 80 at Exit 265 is 2 miles (3 km) to the south.
History
Rochester was named after Rochester, New York, known for its flour mills, due to its location on the Cedar River.
Demographics
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See also
In Spanish: Rochester (Iowa) para niños
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