East Peru, Iowa
City · Population 119 · #785 in Iowa
About East Peru
Set in the southern part of Iowa, East Peru is a tiny community, home to 119 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, East Peru is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 127 residents per square mile.
📰 East Peru News Today
- East Peru, Iowa Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- East Peru, IA Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Sep 1
- Dwite Silliman Obituary The Des Moines Register · Mar 6
- Mary Louise Lehmer Obituary January 4, 2024 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Jan 4
- Doris See Obituary (2017) - Peru, IA - the Des Moines Register Legacy obituary · Nov 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes East Peru Unique
- The only place in America named East Peru — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in East Peru
- Peru Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in East Peru
- Clanton Creek Recreation Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)119
Rank in state#785 of 940
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density127/sq mi
Coordinates41.2270, -93.9295