Bonaparte, Iowa
City · Population 357 · #523 in Iowa
About Bonaparte
Bonaparte, IA is a tiny community located in southeastern Iowa, home to 357 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bonaparte is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 965 residents per square mile.
📰 Bonaparte News Today
- Schmitz Funeral Home obituary - David D. Hellwig, 70, Bonaparte Pen City Current · Aug 16
- David Hellwig Obituary (2026) - Bonaparte, IA - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- David Hellwig Obituary (2026) - Bonaparte, IA - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Dean Burns, 77, Bonaparte Ottumwa Courier · Jun 30
- Van Buren County teen injured in southern Iowa crash KCRG · May 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bonaparte Unique
- The only place in America named Bonaparte — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bonaparte
- Bentonsport Riverside Park reviews ★
- Bentonsport Timber · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Bonaparte City Park reviews ★
- Lindsey Wilderness Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Reno Timber · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)357
Rank in state#523 of 940
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density965/sq mi
Coordinates40.7012, -91.8007