This list includes 3 US Capitals that start with D, from “Denver” to “Dover”. They include both large and small state seats useful for students, teachers, and trivia fans.

US Capitals that start with D are state seats whose names begin with the letter D. Notably, “Denver” is a major urban capital while “Dover” remains one of the nation’s smaller state capitals.

Below you’ll find the table with Capital, State, and Population (year).

Capital: The capital name helps you locate and compare cities quickly when studying state government or trivia.

State: The state shows each capital’s jurisdiction, so you can link the city to its state government.

Population (year): The population figure gives size context; you can see scale and check which year the estimate represents.

US Capitals that start with D

CapitalStateCountryPopulation (Year)
DenverColoradoUnited States715,522 (2020)
Des MoinesIowaUnited States214,133 (2020)
DoverDelawareUnited States38,166 (2020)

Descriptions

Denver
Colorado’s mile-high capital, known for nearby Rocky Mountain access, outdoor culture, and a growing craft beer and tech scene.
Des Moines
Iowa’s political and economic center, Des Moines hosts state government, insurance companies, and the Iowa caucuses every presidential cycle.
Dover
Delaware’s capital, rich in colonial history and home to the state government and Dover Air Force Base, with a compact downtown and riverfront.
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