Edmond, OK
| Edmond, Oklahoma | |
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| Motto: "A Great Place To Grow" | |
 Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma. |
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 Edmond, Oklahoma
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| Coordinates: 35°39′N 97°28′W / 35.650°N 97.467°WCoordinates: 35°39′N 97°28′W / 35.650°N 97.467°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 87.9 sq mi (227.8 km2) |
| • Land | 85.1 sq mi (220.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 81,405 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 90,092 |
| • Density | 930/sq mi (360/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 73003, 73012, 73013, 73025, 73034, 73083 |
| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-23200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1092492 |
| Website | City of Edmond |
Edmond is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area in the central part of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 81,405, making it the sixth largest city in the state of Oklahoma.
The city limits are located on the northern border of Oklahoma City. Two major highways connect Edmond to downtown Oklahoma City: U.S. Route 77 (the Broadway Extension), which runs through the center of Edmond, and Interstate 35, which runs along the eastern side. Public transportation is provided by Citylink Edmond bus service.
In 2011, Edmond was #1 on CNBC's "10 Perfect Suburbs" list. Edmond was listed as one of the "Top 100 Places to Live in 2007" by Relocate America. Edmond was selected the most outstanding community in its class for five years in a row by the State Chamber of Commerce and State Industrial Development Department.
Edmond is located just north of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.9 square miles (228 km2), of which 85.1 square miles (220 km2) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) or 3.19% is water. Arcadia Lake on the east side of the city is a fishing spot for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and contains bluegill, channel catfish, blue catfish, and largemouth bass. Twin Bridges Lake is a second lake in the city.
Edmond lies in the Sandstone Hills region of Central Oklahoma, known for hills, blackjack oak, and post oak. The city falls into an ecological region known as the Cross Timbers.
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