Waukesha, Wisconsin

Waukesha is a city located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 64,825. It is the county seat of Waukesha County{{GR|6}}. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha. Its name means "By the Little Fox". It is pronouced "Wau-ka-shaw" and not "Wau-ke-sha" The city's teenage population commonly calls the city, the 'sha, a name which dates back to the 1940's.

Geography

Waukesha is located at 43°0'35" North, 88°14'14" West (43.009946, -88.237436){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 56.2 km² (21.7 mi²). 55.9 km² (21.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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