About Manilla
Set in the western part of Iowa, Manilla is a tiny community with an estimated population of 756.
Officially, Manilla is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 713 residents per square mile.
📰 Manilla News Today
- Brian Erb Obituary (2026) - Manilla, IA - Ohde Funeral Home - Manilla Legacy obituary · Aug 1
- Manilla and Denison Fire Departments Respond to Water Tower Incident westerniowatoday.com · May 15
- Sand chooses western Iowa cattleman as lieutenant governor running mate The Iowa Mercury · Jun 8
- Lieutenant governor candidate Dave Muhlbauer talks about farm economy The Des Moines Register · Jun 8
- Jayne Ramsey Obituary | Iles Funeral Homes | Des Moines, IA Tribute Archive · Jul 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Manilla Unique
- Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Manilla
- Vern and Wilmer Petersen Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)756
Rank in state#346 of 940
Land area1.06 sq mi
Density713/sq mi
Coordinates41.8926, -95.2345