Manawa is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States.

On July 5, 2024, the Little Wolf River flooded, forcing evacuations in Manawa and compromising the structural integrity of the Manawa Dam on the Little Wolf River.

[9] It is located along the Little Wolf River, which flows towards Lake Michigan.

36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

A school built on Depot Street in 1920 was added to and remodeled six times.

Sports available in the schools include cross country, football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, softball, baseball, track and field, bowling, and golf.

The pee-wee junior (black & black A), pee-wee (white), and Pop Warner (red) football team (3rd - 6th grade) is called the Manawa Cowboys, while the 7th through 12th grade football team is the Manawa "The Big Bad" Wolves (black and red).

Extracurricular activities available in the schools include Drama Club, Student Council, Art Team, Art Club, Quiz Bowl, Forensics, NHS, Marching Band, FFA and FOR Club[13] There is also a parochial school, St. Paul Lutheran School and Church, which serves preschool through 8th grade.