Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Des Moines is the capital and largest city in Iowa, located in Polk County near the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. With a population of more than 210,000 and a metropolitan area exceeding 750,000 residents, it is the state’s political, financial and economic center. Des Moines is home to major insurance, financial services, manufacturing and logistics companies, as well as state government agencies, and is a regional transportation hub served by Interstates 35 and 80.