Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma, USA. As of the revised 2004 census report, the city had a total population of 387,807, with 930,842 in the greater metro area. It is the county seat of Tulsa County.

Geography

Tulsa is located at 36°7'53" North, 95°56'14" West (36.131294, -95.937332){{GR|1}} in the northeastern corner of the state, some 99 miles Northeast of Oklahoma City . Tulsa is the main city in the part of Oklahoma known as "Green Country" due to the dense green vegetation in the area. Tulsa is a heavily wooded city split by the Arkansas River, Tulsa has abundant parks and water areas including such local favorites as Woodward Park (where it is a local tradition to kiss one's sweetheart on the bridge), McClure Park, LaFortune Park, Florence Park and Chandler Park. Tulsa has an extensive trail systems much of it along the Arkansas River as part of the Riverparks system. Mohawk Park, location of the Tulsa Zoo, (in 2004 named America's favorite zoo by a national contest), contains 2,800 acres (11 km²) and is the largest park in Tulsa and one of the largest urban parks in the country. Tulsa is also near the heart of Tornado Alley, a region known to experience more tornadoes on average than any other area in the world.

Related Topics:
Oklahoma City - Arkansas River - Bridge - Tulsa Zoo - 2004 - Zoo - Tornado Alley

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 483.9 km² (186.8 mi²). 473.1 km² (182.6 mi²) of it is land and 10.9 km² (4.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.24% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Metro Area

The Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) consists of seven counties in northeastern Oklahoma:

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Tulsa County

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Rogers County

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Osage County

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Wagoner County

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Okmulgee County

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Pawnee County

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Creek County

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The Tulsa-Bartlesville consolidated metropolitan area (CMSA) is created by adding the Bartlesville, Oklahoma micropolitan area which consists of Washington County in northeastern Oklahoma.

Related Topics:
Bartlesville, Oklahoma - Washington County

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Also nearby and part of Tulsa?s media market but not part of Tulsa?s CMSA is Muskogee, Oklahoma.

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Metro Area Cities

Other important towns in the Tulsa area include Bartlesville, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Catoosa, Claremore, Collinsville, Coweta, Glenpool, Jenks, Owasso, Okmulgee, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Skiatook and Wagoner.

Related Topics:
Bartlesville - Bixby - Broken Arrow - Catoosa - Claremore - Collinsville - Coweta - Glenpool - Jenks - Owasso - Okmulgee - Sand Springs - Sapulpa - Skiatook - Wagoner

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North: Bartlesville Owasso Skiatook Collinsville

Related Topics:
Bartlesville - Owasso - Skiatook - Collinsville

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West: Sand Springs Sapulpa

Related Topics:
Sand Springs - Sapulpa

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Tulsa

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East: Catoosa Wagoner Claremore

Related Topics:
Catoosa - Wagoner - Claremore

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South: Jenks Broken Arrow Coweta Glenpool Bixby Okmulgee

Related Topics:
Jenks - Broken Arrow - Coweta - Glenpool - Bixby - Okmulgee

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Climate

Tulsa lies along the Arkansas River at an elevation of 700 feet (213 m) above sea level. At latitude 36 degrees, Tulsa is far enough north often to escape protracted periods of heat in summer, yet far enough south usually to miss the extreme cold of winter. The influence of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico is often noted, frequently creating high humidity. Generally the winter months are mild, and although temperatures occasionally fall below -20°C (0°F), they seldom stay there for a very long period of time. Temperatures of 40°C (100°F) or higher are often observed from July to early September, but are sometimes accompanied by a good southerly breeze. The fall season is long with a number of pleasant, sunny days and cool nights. Primarily during the spring and early summer months, the Tulsa area is often subjected to thunderstorms, some of which contain large hail, damaging winds and an occasional tornado. The spring and early summer thunderstorm pattern also provides the area with a disproportionate share of its annual rainfall, which averages around 1000 mm (42 inches). Due to frequent periods of very heavy rainfall Tulsa has one of the most extensive flood control systems in the nation.

Related Topics:
Arkansas River - Sea level - Summer - Winter - Gulf of Mexico - Humidity - July - September - Fall - Spring - Thunderstorms - Hail - Tornado - Thunderstorm - Rainfall

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