Galva, Iowa

Galva: City in Ida County, Iowa, United States

About

Galva is a city located in the county of Ida in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 434 and a population density of 235 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 424 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Galva

Population 424 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Ida County
Postal code 51020
Area 1.84 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5069,-95.4172
Altitude 1,299 feet / 396 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:05:33 (22nd April 2026)
Density 230 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.36% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Galva is located at 42°30'25"N 95°25'2"W (42.5069300, -95.4172200).

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Weather

83°F
Sunny
10 to 20 mph S Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Galva decreased by 2.36% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 434 - census
2011 431 -0.7% estimation process
2012 431 0% estimation process
2013 435 0.92% estimation process
2014 429 -1.4% estimation process
2015 428 -0.23% estimation process
2016 426 -0.47% estimation process
2017 421 -1.19% estimation process
2018 419 -0.48% estimation process
2019 419 0% estimation process
2020 424 1.18% estimation process
Galva zip code is 51020. County name: Ida, County fips: 19093

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Galva, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153001 Buena Vista University Storm Lake (IA) 50588

Closest post offices linked to Galva.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Galva Post Office Galva (IA) 51020

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Galva, Illinois city in Illinois, USA with a population of 2,449 people.
  • Galva, Kansas human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 887 people.

Other cities in Ida County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ida County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Ida Grove 2,037 City in Ida County, Iowa, United States
Holstein 1,367 City in Iowa, USA
Battle Creek 691 City in the U.
Arthur 194 City in Iowa, United States