Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is the capital city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma, and the most populous city in the state. As of 2020, the population of the city was about 681,054.[5] In 1995, 168 people were killed by a truck bomb. Oklahoma City has an NBA team called the Oklahoma City Thunder. It is the county seat of Oklahoma County. The city has a large Native American population.

State capital of Oklahoma
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Location within Oklahoma County, Canadian County, Cleveland County and Pottawatomie County in Oklahoma
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Coordinates: 35°28′7″N 97°31′17″W / 35.46861°N 97.52139°W / 35.46861; -97.52139Coordinates: 35°28′7″N 97°31′17″W / 35.46861°N 97.52139°W / 35.46861; -97.52139
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountiesOklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Pottawatomie
FoundedApril 22, 1889; 137 years ago (1889-04-22)[2]
IncorporatedJuly 15, 1890; 135 years ago (1890-07-15)[2]
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorDavid Holt (R)
 • City managerCraig Freeman
Area
 • City620.78 sq mi (1,607.80 km2)
 • Land606.47 sq mi (1,570.76 km2)
 • Water14.30 sq mi (37.04 km2)
 • Urban
421.7 sq mi (1,092.3 km2)
Elevation
1,201 ft (366 m)
Population
 • City681,054
 • Rank20th in the United States
1st in Oklahoma
 • Density1,122.98/sq mi (433.58/km2)
 • Metro1,425,695 (41st)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
FIPS code40-55000
GNIS feature ID1102140[7]
WebsiteOklahoma City official website

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References

  1. U.S. City Monikers, Tagline Guru website, accessed January 5, 2008
  2. 2.0 2.1 Oklahoma CityOklahoma History Society. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  3. 2019 U.S. Gazetteer FilesUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  4. QuickFacts: Oklahoma City city, OklahomaUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  5. 5.0 5.1 2020 Population and Housing State DataUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  6. Zip Code LookupUSPS. Retrieved December 11, 2008.
  7. US Board on Geographic Names (October 25, 2007)United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 31, 2008.