Where is Ames?
Ames is a city in Iowa, United States. Its population is about 65,060 inhabitants. It is located near Des Moines (48 km) and Cedar Rapids (163 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ames located?
Ames is a city in Iowa, United States, located at 42.0347°N, 93.6199°W.
Which country is Ames in?
Ames is in United States.
What is the population of Ames?
The population of Ames is approximately 65,060 inhabitants.
What region is Ames in?
Ames is located in the Iowa region of United States.
How far is Ames from Washington?
Ames is approximately 1443 km from Washington, the capital of United States.
What time zone is Ames in?
Ames is in the America/Chicago time zone.
What are the coordinates of Ames?
The geographic coordinates of Ames are 42.0347°N, 93.6199°W.
What cities are near Ames?
Cities near Ames include: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo.
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