🏛️ TYPE CAPITALS

Iowa · State Capitals Quiz

Launch the State Capitals Quiz mini-game with Iowa as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

Play the full game now

Iowa's capital

Play the full game now →
The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. This page is the launcher for the State Capitals typing quiz with Iowa as the first prompt — you type the capital, hit enter, and earn a star.

About Des Moines, capital of Iowa

Des Moines is both the capital and the largest city of Iowa — one of only 17 US states with this property.

Capital city: Des Moines. Population: varies.

Quick facts

USPS code
IA
Capital
Des Moines
Largest city
Des Moines
Region
Midwest
Admitted to Union
1846
Nickname
Hawkeye State
Electoral votes
6
Bordering states
Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Other Iowa games

→ Iowa · Place the State→ Iowa · USPS Abbreviation→ Iowa · State Flag Quiz→ Iowa · State Nickname Quiz

More about Iowa

→ Iowa state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Iowa's capital?

Des Moines.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Iowa quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Iowa appears in every Statedoku mini-game.