Shenandoah is a city in Fremont

Fremont County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,441 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,431 housing units, of which 3,064 were occupied.-2000 census:...

 and Page

Page County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,932 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,181 housing units, of which 6,393 were occupied.-2000 census:...

 Counties in the U.S. state

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 of Iowa

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. The population was 5,546 at the 2000 census

United States Census, 2000

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Once referred to as the "seed and nursery center of the world," Shenandoah is the home to Earl May Seed Company and the radio station KMA, founded by Earl May. The early live radio stations gave many performers their start, including The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers

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 and Charlie Haden

Charlie Haden

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Shenandoah is located at 40°45′44"N 95°22′15"W (40.762251, -95.370945) along Fourmile Creek near its confluence with the East Nishnabotna River

Nishnabotna River

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According to the United States Census Bureau

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, the city has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km²).None of the area is covered with water.
As of the census

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of 2000, there were 5,546 people, 2,421 households, and 1,486 families residing in the city.