Burlington is a city located in the state of Iowa within the United States. It serves as the county seat for Des Moines County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 23,982, reflecting a decrease from its 2000 population of 26,839.
The city functions as the center of a micropolitan area that encompasses West Burlington and Middletown in Iowa, as well as Gulfport in Illinois. A notable local landmark is Snake Alley, which is recognized as the crookedest street on earth.