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Oklahoma City is the most populous city in the state of Oklahoma. It is the state capital. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 506,132. It is the among the thirty largest cities in the United States. The census bureau esimated the population to be 523,303 in 2003. According to this estimate, the city is gaining population at a rate of 0.82% per year.
The city is a part of the Oklahoma City metro area. It is the the seat of Oklahoma county. It has an area of 607.0 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 35°28'03" north and 97°30'58" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 4055000.
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Community College are in Oklahoma City.
Will Rogers World airport serves the city. Interstate Highways 35, 40 and 44 run through Oklahoma City. The North Canadian River, Lake Hefner, Lake Overholser and Lake Arcadia are near or in the city.
The city has a temperate climate with an annual precipitation of 35.85 inches. Winters are generally cool with little precipitation and summers are hot with moderate rain.
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