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About 56,764 people, according to the GeoNames dataset this page draws on. Population figures for smaller places are estimates and can be out of date.

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Ankeny uses the America/Chicago time zone.

The nearest town or city is Des Moines, about 14 km away — Ankeny lies north of it.

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Ankeny

Polk County • Iowa • United States

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Also known as Ankehni · Ankeni · Ankenj · Ankenny · an ke ni · ankny aywwa

Ankeny is a town in Polk County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of about 67,887, an area of 76 km², and an elevation of 277 m. It is on Central Time. It lies 14 km north of Des Moines. Its nearest neighbours are Saylorville (6 km), Johnston (9.9 km), and Polk City (10 km). It was established in 1854. 3 official videos are published about the United States.

Time zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 41.7297, -93.6058
Population: 56 764
Area: 76 km²
Elevation: 277 m
Established: 1854
Official website: ankenyiowa.gov

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Where is Ankeny?: Ankeny is a town in Polk County, Iowa, United States.
How many people live in Ankeny?: About 56,764 people, according to the GeoNames dataset this page draws on. Population figures for smaller places are estimates and can be out of date.
What time zone is Ankeny in?: Ankeny uses the America/Chicago time zone.
What are the coordinates of Ankeny?: 41.7297, -93.6058.
What is near Ankeny?: The nearest town or city is Des Moines, about 14 km away — Ankeny lies north of it.

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