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Lincoln is the second most populous city in the state of Nebraska. It is the state capital. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 225,581. The census bureau esimated the population to be 235,594 in 2003. According to this estimate, the city is gaining population at a rate of 1.06% per year.
The city is a part of the Lincoln metro area. It is the the seat of Lancaster county. It has an area of 74.6 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 40°48'00" north and 96°40'00" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 3128000.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College and Southeast Community College are in Lincoln. Nebraska State Capitol and William Jennings Bryan House are local sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Lincoln Municipal airport serves the city. Interstate Highway 80 passes through Lincoln. Capital Beach Lake, Holmes Lake and Salt Creek are near or in the city.
The city has a hot summer continental climate with an annual precipitation of 28.37 inches. Winters are generally cold with very little precipitation and summers are hot with moderate rain.
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