Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is an economic region in , and has about 610,000 residents.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Valley Junction-West Des Moines City Hall and Engine House and Walnut Woods State Park.

Tourism office
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The is a historic building located in , United States. Valley Junction was incorporated in 1893, and it was named for the junction of three lines of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad where it was located.

Nature reserve
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is a state park in , , United States, located in suburban . Within the Des Moines metropolitan area, the park preserves a bottomland hardwood forest featuring the largest natural stand of black walnut trees in North America.

Golf course
is a private country club in , located few minutes west of Des Moines. Its golf courses have consistently been ranked in the top ten golf courses in the state of Iowa. is situated 3 miles northwest of Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Des Moines and Clive.

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is a city in , United States. Most of the city is in , some of it is in , and small portions extend into and .

Town
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is a city in and counties in the U.S. state of . As of the 2020 Census, the population was 18,601. It is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area.

Town
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is a city in Walnut Township, , , United States. The population was 5,252 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the – Metropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 3 miles northeast of Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Latitude
41.5757° or 41° 34′ 32″ north
Longitude
-93.7618° or 93° 45′ 43″ west
Population
610,000
Elevation
876 feet (267 metres)
Open location code
86H8H6GQ+77
Geo­Names ID
12213209
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ashawa and Commerce.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Western Hills Park and Hawkeye Care Center.

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