Wichita, Kansas

Wichita, the Air Capital, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Kansas, as well as a major aircraft manufacturing hub and cultural center. It is located in South Central Kansas, and is the county seat of Sedgwick County{{GR|6}}. As of the 2003 Census, the city had a total population of 360,715. The Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) which encompasses Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, and Sumner counties has a 2003 population of 582,781 persons residing in 245,159 households.

Geography

Wichita is located at 37°41'20" North, 97°20'10" West (37.688848, -97.336226){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 359.8 km² (138.9 mi²). 351.6 km² (135.8 mi²) of it is land and 8.2 km² (3.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.29% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers run through and meet in Wichita. The city was founded at this location precisely because of this confluence. The Arkansas river runs on to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where it becomes navigable by large boats.

Related Topics:
Arkansas - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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