Des Moines metropolitan area

Metropolitan statistical area in Iowa, United StatesGreater Des MoinesMetropolitan statistical areaDes Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical AreaThe skyline of Downtown Des MoinesIowa State CapitolIowa State FairGreater Des Moines Botanical GardenSt. Ambrose CathedralDes Moines City HallDes Moines–West Des Moines–Ames, IA CSA City of Des Moines City of West Des Moines City of Ames Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA MSA Ames, IA MSA Oskaloosa, IA µSA Pella, IA µSA Coordinates: 41°34′48″N 93°36′45″W / 41.58°N 93.6125°W / 41.58; -93.6125CountryUnited StatesState(s) IowaLargest cityDes MoinesOther cities - West Des Moines - Ankeny - UrbandaleArea • Total3,610 sq mi (9,300 km2)Lowest elevation750 ft (228.6 m)Population (2024) • Total779,048 • Rank78th in the U.S. • Density209/sq mi (80.6/km2)GDP • MSA$67.334 billion (2022) The Des Moines metropolitan area, officially known as the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is located at the confluence of the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River. Des Moines serves as the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Iowa. The metro area consists of six counties