This list includes 6 US Capitals that start with S, from “Sacramento” to “Springfield”. These capitals mix Spanish, religious, and frontier origins and are useful for students, teachers, trivia fans, and quick reference.

US Capitals that start with S are official state seats whose names begin with the letter S. They include Spanish names like “Santa Fe” and “Sacramento,” plus pioneer-era names like “Springfield”.

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

Capital: The capital name helps you identify the city’s official seat, and lets you sort or search by name quickly.

State: The state shows jurisdiction and lets you connect the capital to its government, history, and regional context.

Population (Year): Population figures give scale and help you compare capitals; the year shows when the estimate applies.

US Capitals that start with S

CapitalStateCountryPopulation (year)
SacramentoCaliforniaUnited States524,943 (2020)
Saint PaulMinnesotaUnited States311,527 (2020)
SalemOregonUnited States175,535 (2020)
Salt Lake CityUtahUnited States199,723 (2020)
Santa FeNew MexicoUnited States84,683 (2020)
SpringfieldIllinoisUnited States114,394 (2020)

Descriptions

Sacramento
California’s capital in the Central Valley, seat of state government with the State Capitol building near the American River.
Saint Paul
Minnesota’s capital on the Mississippi River, adjacent to Minneapolis; known for historic government buildings and the Cathedral of Saint Paul.
Salem
Oregon’s capital in the Willamette Valley, south of Portland; home to the state capitol and close to wine country and agricultural regions.
Salt Lake City
Utah’s capital at the north end of the Great Salt Lake, the state’s cultural and political hub, famous for Temple Square and outdoor access.
Santa Fe
New Mexico’s high-desert capital in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, celebrated for adobe architecture, a vibrant arts scene, and the historic Plaza.
Springfield
Illinois’ capital in central Illinois on the Sangamon River, known for the Illinois State Capitol and strong Abraham Lincoln historical sites.
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