Page Contents for Belmond, Iowa

Statistics & Facts

City Attractions

Historical Events

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Statistics & Facts

The Iowa state capital is Des Moines.
The population of Belmond is approximately 2,500 (1990), 2376 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,171 (1990), 1047 (2010).
The amount of land area in Belmond is 4.972 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Belmond to Washington DC is 950 miles.
The distance to the Iowa state capital is 87 miles. (as the crow flies)
Belmond is positioned 42.84 degrees north of the equator and 93.60 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Attractions

Jenison-Meacham Memorial Art Center and Museum
1175 Taylor Ave.
Phone: 515-444-3557 or 515-444-4635
Hours: 1:30-4:30 weekends, May-Nov.
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Belmond Historical Events

1966, October 14
Devastating Tornadoes
One of the largest tornadoes in history devastated Belmond on October 14 1966. The tornado stuck in the afternoon while most children were still in school. It killed four people and destroyed most of the town. I remember the date well as it was the day before my fourth birthday.
Submitted by Dale Bryant