Answer:
They are located where they are because of the government. The government tells the states where they should have there capitals and there cities.
Below Is What google Says I have cited where I got it from. I did this so if you needed more of an explanation
(A capital city (or capital town or just capital) is a city or town, specified by law or constitution, by the government of a country, or part of a country, such as a state, province or county. It usually serves as the location of the government's central meeting place and offices.) (https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_city)
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