Ankeny Iowa, your local Ankeny city guide

Iowa Facts (courtesy traveliowa.com)

Population:	According to the most recent census figures, Iowa's estimated population is 2,926,324, ranking Iowa as 30th in population and 23rd in land area.

Largest cities:	Des Moines: 198,682 Cedar Rapids: 120,758 Davenport: 98,359 Sioux City: 85,013 Waterloo: 68,947 Iowa City: 62,220 Council Bluffs: 58,268 Dubuque: 57,680 Ames: 50,731 West Des Moines: 46,403

In the U.S., Iowa ranks:	First in pork production First in corn production Second in soybean production

Education:	Iowa has three state universities, 62 public and private colleges and 28 community colleges.

Geography and Climate:	Iowa is centrally located in the heart of North America, a welcoming place to stop and visit. With the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi to the east, Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers. A farm north of Sibley in Osceola County marks Iowa's highest point, 1,670 feet above sea level. Conversely, Iowa's lowest point is at the confluence to the Des Moines and Mississippi Rivers in Lee County, 470 feet above sea level. Iowa's four distinct seasons provide a wide range of temperature variation through the year - a perfect place to celebrate summertime sunshine and winter wonders

Industry:	The largest source of personal income for Iowans is manufacturing, followed by services, retail/wholesale trade and government.

Agriculture:	Producing food, fuel, clothing and medicine for the world, agriculture is a leading industry in Iowa, a state with more than 97,000 farms. One Iowa farm family grows enough food and fiber to feed 279 people, one-fourth of whom live overseas.