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.

Oklahoma City
State capital of Oklahoma
Clockwise from top left: Downtown skyline, SkyDance Pedestrian Bridge, City Hall, Gold Star Memorial Building, Paycom Center, Oklahoma City National Memorial, state capitol
Clockwise from top left: Downtown skyline, SkyDance Pedestrian Bridge, City Hall, Gold Star Memorial Building, Paycom Center, Oklahoma City National Memorial, state capitol
Flag of Oklahoma City
Official seal of Oklahoma City
Nickname(s): 
"OKC", "The 405", "The City",[1]
Location within Oklahoma County, Canadian County, Cleveland County and Pottawatomie County in Oklahoma
Location within Oklahoma County, Canadian County, Cleveland County and Pottawatomie County in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is located in the United States
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 35°28′7″N 97°31′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountiesOklahoma, Canadian, Cleveland, Pottawatomie
FoundedApril 22, 1889 (1889-04-22)[2]
IncorporatedJuly 15, 1890 (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
410.6 sq mi (1,063.5 km2)
Elevation
1,201 ft (366 m)
Population
  City681,054
  Rank22nd 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
Zip codes[6]
Area code405 572 = Area code
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. "Oklahoma City". Oklahoma History Society. Archived from the original on April 2, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  4. "QuickFacts: Oklahoma City city, Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  5. "2020 Population and Housing State Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  6. "Zip Code Lookup". USPS. Archived from the original on November 4, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2008.
  7. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.


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