Emporia, Kansas

Emporia is a city located in Lyon County, Kansas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,760. In addition to the Emporia State University, Emporia has two major employers: Dolly Madison Baking and IBP (owned by Tyson Foods), a major beef slaughter and packing operation (they kill and process approximately 4000 cows per day). Emporia is located at the intersection of US-50, Interstate 335 and Interstate 35 on the Kansas Turnpike. It is the county seat of Lyon County.{{GR|6}}

Geography

Emporia is located at 38°24'29" North, 96°11'13" West (38.408148, -96.187054){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.8 km² (10.0 mi²). 25.6 km² (9.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.60% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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