Lawton, Oklahoma

Lawton is a city located in Comanche County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 92,757. It is the county seat of Comanche County{{GR|6}}. Lawton, founded in 1901, is in southwest Oklahoma, near the Wichita Mountains. It is the cultural and commercial center of the area. Lawton is home to large granite deposits as well as cotton fields. Fort Sill, Fort Sill Indian School, and Medicine Park are all nearby.

Geography

Lawton is located at 34°36'34" North, 98°25'4" West (34.609424, -98.417781){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 194.6 km² (75.1 mi²). 194.6 km² (75.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Lawton is located south of the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Mount Scott, and Lake Lawtonka.

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