One bluefin tuna weighing 489 pounds has been sold for the equivalent of around 1 point 7 million dollars, setting a new record in Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market. The record setting price almost tripled the previous record set by the same buyer, Kiyoshi Kimura in the same market last year.
The most populous city in Iowa is Des Moines, with over 210,000 residents, followed by Cedar Rapids (130,405) and Davenport (102,582). Iowa now has a predominantly urban population concentrated in these areas, with 61% of the total population living in urban areas by 2000.
Des Moines Population 2017. Des Moines is the capital and most populous city of Iowa. The city is named for the Des Moines River and it's located where the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers meet. The city is important in United States presidential politics and frequently tops lists as one of the best cities for business and living.