About Altona
Set in the northeastern part of Indiana, Altona is a tiny community counting 219 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Altona is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,095 residents per square mile.
📰 Altona News Today
- Obituary for Clayton W. Maggert fellerandclark.com · Jun 11
- Obituary for Grover Bailey Hite Funeral Home · May 11
- Clayton W. Maggert Obituary (2026) - Garrett, IN - Feller & Clark Funeral Homes - Auburn Legacy obituary · Jun 11
- Air quality in Altona IQAir · Jun 25
- Altona, Indiana Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
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What Makes Altona Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.2 sq mi.
- Positioned in northeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)219
Rank in state#496 of 566
Land area0.2 sq mi
Density1,095/sq mi
Coordinates41.3522, -85.1525