The West North Central region, is one of the nine Census Bureau Divisions of the United States.
Map of West North Central States, USA
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The West North Centralern United States consists of seven states: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Popular cities in the West North Central region are Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Des Moines, Jefferson City, Lincoln, Bismarck, Pierre and Wichita.
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List of West North Central United States with Capitals
| Iowa | Des Moines | Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City and Waterloo | 3,190,369 | 55,857 sq mi (144,669 km2) | 55.6 | 99 |
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| Kansas | Topeka | Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Topeka and Olathe | 2,937,880 | 81,759 sq mi (211,754 km2) | 35.5 | 105 |
| Minnesota | Saint Paul | Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Rochester, Duluth and Bloomington | 5,706,494 | 79,627 sq mi (206,232 km2) | 68.5 | 87 |
| Missouri | Jefferson City | Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, Independence, Columbia and Jefferson City | 6,154,913 | 68,742 sq mi (178,040 km2) | 88.2 | 115 |
| Nebraska | Lincoln | Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island and Kearney | 1,961,504 | 76,824 sq mi (198,974 km2) | 24.5 | 93 |
| North Dakota | Bismarck | Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and West Fargo | 779,094 | 69,001 sq mi (178,711 km2) | 10.7 | 53 |
| South Dakota | Pierre | Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Watertown and Pierre | 886,667 | 75,811 sq mi (196,350 km2) | 11.3 | 66 |
West North Central States Facts
| Region Name | West North Central States |
| Country | United States of America |
| U.S. Census Classification | Midwest - West North Central Division |
| States Included | Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota |
| Number of States | 7 |
| Total Population (2025 est.) | 21-22 million |
| Total Area | 850,000 sq mi (2.2 million km�) |
| Most Populous State | Minnesota |
| Largest City | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Major Cities | Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Kansas City, Omaha, Des Moines, Fargo, Sioux Falls |
| Capital Cities | Des Moines, Topeka, Saint Paul, Jefferson City, Lincoln, Bismarck, Pierre |
| Climate | Humid continental with cold winters; semi-arid climate in western Plains |
| Major Rivers | Missouri River, Mississippi River, Platte River, Red River of the North |
| Major Landforms | Great Plains, Prairie lands, River valleys |
| Economic Profile | Agriculture (Corn & Wheat Belt), food processing, manufacturing, energy |
| Cultural Significance | Farming heritage, Native American history, Midwestern traditions |
| Major Tourist Attractions | Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, Mall of America, Gateway Arch, Theodore Roosevelt National Park |
| Time Zones | UTC -6 (Central Time), UTC -5 (Eastern Time - parts of Indiana & Michigan not included here) |
| Famous For | Farmlands, prairies, national monuments, grain production, scenic plains |