Selma

Selma is an unincorporated community in northwestern , , United States. It lies along Iowa Highway 16 northwest of the city of , the county seat of Van Buren County. Its elevation is 617 feet.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community in Van Buren County, Iowa
  • Also known as: Selma, IA” and “Selma, Iowa
  • Postal code: 52588

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Douds and Leando.

Hamlet
is a census-designated place in , , United States. The population was 156 at the 2020 census. is situated 4 miles southeast of Selma.

Hamlet
is a census-designated place in , , United States. The population was 121 at the 2020 census. is situated 4 miles southeast of Selma.

Village
is a city in , United States. The population was 783 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the home of the small Carpenter Gothic style that served as the backdrop for Grant Wood's 1930 painting, American Gothic. is situated 5 miles northwest of Selma.

Selma

Latitude
40.8703° or 40° 52′ 13″ north
Longitude
-92.15323° or 92° 9′ 12″ west
Elevation
617 feet (188 metres)
Open location code
86G9VRCW+4P
Open­Street­Map ID
node 151838808
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4875881
Wiki­data ID
Q7448700
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to South Azerbaijani—“Selma” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 塞爾馬
  • French: Selma
  • Panjabi: ਸੈਲਮਾ
  • South Azerbaijani: سلما، ایووا

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Selma Post Office and United Methodist Church.

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