Orange City is a city in, and the county seat of, Sioux County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 6,267 in the 2020 census, an increase from 5,582 in 2000. Named after William of Orange, the community maintains its Dutch settler traditions visibly, with Dutch storefront architecture and an annual Tulip Festival.
History and culture
Orange City was first called Holland and was later renamed in honor of Dutch royalty, the Prince of Orange. The city was founded in 1870 by settlers from Pella, Iowa, who were looking for cheaper and better land.
As the county seat of Sioux County, the city is the location of the Sioux County Courthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.