Wapello County, Iowa

Wapello County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 35,625. The county seat is Ottumwa. The county was formed on February 17, 1843 and named for Wapello, a Meskwaki chief.Wapello County is included in the Ottumwa, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (1.0%) is water.Major highways20px U.S. Highway 3420px U.S. Highway 6320px Iowa Highway 1620px Iowa Highway 13720px Iowa Highway 149Adjacent countiesMahaska County (northwest)Keokuk County (northeast)Jefferson County (east)Davis County (south)Monroe County (west)