Gaza is an unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States. Gaza is located at 43°01′13″N 95°34′48″W.
Gaza, Iowa | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Gaza, Iowa | |
Coordinates: 43°01′13″N 95°34′48″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | O'Brien |
Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 712 |
GNIS feature ID | 456864[1] |
Gaza got its start in the year 1888, following construction of the Illinois Central Railroad through that territory. It was named after Gaza, in the Middle East.[2] Gaza's population was 42 in 1902.[3]
South O'Brien Community School District operates schools serving the community.[4] The district was formed on July 1, 1993, by the merger of three school districts: Paullina, Primghar, and Sutherland.[5]
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County seat: Primghar | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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