Belle Plaine is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,330 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.
History
thumb|upright|An artesian well at Belle Plaine, 1903
Belle Plaine was founded in 1862 when it was certain the railroad would be extended to that point. It was surveyed in March 1862 by George F. Kirby for its proprietor, John I Blair who platted it in May. "Belle Plaine" is derived from the French meaning "beautiful plain".
Belle Plaine is located on both the historic Lincoln Highway and the cross country tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
The Iowa River flows roughly southeastward, just south of the city airport.
Climate
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