Des Moines

About Des Moines

Population

206,688 in city
631,845 in metro

Size

200 km² (77 mi²)

Altitude

244.75737625 m

Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the state's capital city. The city was incorporated in 1857. Located in central Iowa, Des Moines is a major center for agribusiness and publishing. It is also one of the major insurance centers in the US with more than 50 insurance companies calling Des Moines home. For a city its size, Des Moines has an impressive skyline which is dominated by 801 Grand.

Metro Cities

Altoona, Ankeny, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Newton, Pella, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines

No. of Buildings

No.	Current status
295	All Buildings
232	existing
5	under construction
8	planned
8	unbuilt
42	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	801 Grand	630 ft	1991
2	Ruan Center	460 ft	1975
3	Des Moines Marriott	365 ft	1981
4	Financial Center	345 ft	1973
5	Plaza Building	340 ft	1985

Building types

No.	Type
218	low-rise building
38	high-rise building
17	open-air structure
8	skyscraper
5	mast (pole)
2	mast (framework)
2	building with towers
1	mast (wired)
1	stadium
1	monument
1	monumental hall
1	hall

Other buildings

No.	Type
1	Famous buildings
1	Buildings with construction images