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About Leon, IA

Leon is a small county seat in south-central Iowa, about an hour south of Des Moines via US Highway 69. The town of 1,900 sits at the intersection of US 69 and Iowa Highway 2, making it a natural stopping point for travelers crossing the state. The 1908 Decatur County Courthouse with its prominent clock tower serves as Leon's most recognizable landmark.

Where is Leon, IA on the map?

Leon, IA is in United States, at 40.741, -93.755 - about 18 km south of Van Wert, IA.

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The closest airport to Leon, IA is Des Moines International Airport, 111 km (about 1 h 22 min by car).

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