This list includes 1 US Capitals that start with W, from “Washington, D.C.” to “Washington, D.C.” These entries are official seats of government or federal capitals and vary widely in history and size. Use this page for study, classroom activities, trivia, or quick location and population lookups.

US Capitals that start with W are state or federal seats whose official names begin with the letter W. Notably, “Washington, D.C.” is the nation’s capital and honors George Washington, differing from state capitals.

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

Capital: The official capital name, which you use to identify the city and find its history or civic details quickly.

State: The state where the capital is located, useful when you need jurisdiction, maps, or to compare capitals across states.

Population (year): The population figure and census year, helping you compare sizes and see when the estimate was recorded.

US Capitals that start with W

CapitalState/TerritoryCountryPopulation (year)
Washington, D.C.District of ColumbiaUnited States689,545 (2020)

Descriptions

Washington, D.C.
Federal capital; seat of the U.S. federal government on the Potomac River, home to the White House, Capitol, and Smithsonian museums.
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