Harlan, Iowa

Harlan, Iowa
Downtown Harlan
Location of Harlan, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°38′58″N 95°19′36″W / 41.64944°N 95.32667°W / 41.64944; -95.32667
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyShelby
Area
 • Total
4.42 sq mi (11.45 km2)
 • Land4.42 sq mi (11.45 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,273 ft (388 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,893
 • Density1,107.2/sq mi (427.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
51537, 51593
Area code712
FIPS code19-34500
GNIS feature ID468007
Websitewww.cityofharlan.com

Harlan is a city in and the county seat of Shelby County, Iowa, along the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 4,893 at the time of the 2020 census.