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Des Moines

Northern America

Des Moines is the capital and most populous city of Iowa, taking its name from the Des Moines River, likely derived from a French term for River of the Monks. The city is a major hub for the United States insurance industry with significant financial services and publishing operations, and as the state capital it holds particular importance in U.S. presidential politics, hosting the first caucuses of the presidential primary cycle. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Population
214,133 1
2020 census figure, from Des Moines's own Wikipedia infobox.
Area (sq km)
228.38 1
Founding Year
1851 1
September 22, 1851 is the incorporation date the infobox itself gives (Des Moines was founded 1843).
Population Estimate Year
2020 1
Elevation (m)
291 2
Latitude
41.59083 degrees north 1
Longitude
93.62083 degrees west 1
Connections

Associated With

Iowa, States or Territories

Des Moines is in the U.S. state of Iowa.

Source Des Moines (Wikipedia)

Capital Of

Iowa, States or Territories

Des Moines is the capital of Iowa.

Source Des Moines (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases

Site Of

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Berkshire Hathaway Energytier 2
Meredith Corporation

Also in Business Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Meredith Corporationtier 2
Sources
1. Des Moines (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox, population
    214,133
  • Infobox: area_land_km2
    228.38
  • Infobox, coordinates
    41.59083 N 93.62083 W
  • Lead section
    The city was incorporated in 1851 as Fort Des Moines and shortened to Des Moines in 1857.
  • Introduction
    Des Moines is the capital and most populous city of Iowa.
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2. Des Moines (Wikidata)
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
Quote, P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 291 m
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Wikidata: Des Moines
Wikidata Q39709, class allow-list match verified against P17/real-world identity (w-geo-qidcite-0926).View the Source
Des Moines (Wikipedia)
In Group: Cities of Northern America (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregionView the Source
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