Toledo, Ohio

This article is about the city in the state of Ohio, United States, which is the most populous of the cities named Toledo. For the oldest of the cities named Toledo, see Toledo, Spain. For other uses, see Toledo (disambiguation).

Geography

Toledo is located at 41°39'56" North, 83°34'31" West (41.665682, -83.575337){{GR|1}}. The city sits astride the Maumee River at the southern end of Maumee Bay, which is the westernmost inlet of Lake Erie. Toledo is north of what was formerly the Great Black Swamp, giving rise to another nickname, Frog Town. An important ecological site, a sandy oak savanna called the Oak Openings region, lies just west.

Related Topics:
Maumee River - Maumee Bay - Inlet - Lake Erie - Great Black Swamp

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 217.8 km² (84.1 mi²). 208.8 km² (80.6 mi²) of it is land and 8.9 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.10% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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