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Akron is the fifth most populous city in the state of Ohio. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 217,074. The census bureau esimated the population to be 212,215 in 2003. According to this estimate, the city is loosing population at a rate of 0.57% per year.
The city is a part of the Akron metro area. It is the the seat of Summit county. It has an area of 62.1 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 41°04'53" north and 81°31'09" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 3901000.
University of Akron, Main Campus and Ohio College of Massotherapy are in Akron. Stan Hywet Hall is a local site listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Akron-Canton Regional airport serves the city. Interstate Highways 76 and 77 pass through Akron. Summit Lake is near the city.
The city has a hot summer continental climate with an annual precipitation of 38.47 inches. Winters are generally cold with some precipitation and summers are warm with moderate rain.
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