Polk County, Administrative division in Central Iowa, US
Polk County extends across 1,530 square kilometers of land with Des Moines as its capital, containing both urban areas and agricultural fields.
The Iowa Territory legislature established Polk County on January 13, 1846, naming it after United States President James K. Polk.
The county maintains multiple educational centers, including Living History Farms, Science Center of Iowa, and Blank Park Zoo for community learning.
The county operates through a network of highways, including Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Interstate 235, connecting major population centers.
With 492,401 residents recorded in 2020, Polk County represents the largest population concentration in Iowa, containing 15 percent of state inhabitants.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1846
Capital city: Des Moines
Elevation above the sea: 279 m
Shares border with: Story County, Warren County, Marion County, Jasper County, Boone County, Dallas County, Madison County
Website: http://polkcountyiowa.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.68500,-93.57028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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801 Grand
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Blank Park Zoo
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