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Oklahoma City residents The US Census Bureau estimated Oklahoma City's population at 719,849 on July 1, 2025, up from 680,936 at the 2020 estimates base.
of land inside the city limits The 2020 Census Gazetteer measures Oklahoma City's land area at 606.195 square miles, plus 14.297 square miles of water.
a city born in a single day Oklahoma City sprang into existence on April 22, 1889, when an estimated four to six thousand Land Run settlers came to Oklahoma Station in one day.
the world's first parking meters Downtown Oklahoma City was the site of the world's first installation of parking meters, mounted on its curbs on July 16, 1935, after a push led by newspaper editor Carl C. Magee.
Frequently asked questions
When was Oklahoma City founded?
Oklahoma City was founded on April 22, 1889, during the Land Run into the Unassigned Lands. An estimated four to six thousand settlers came to Oklahoma Station that single day to claim lots and build homes and businesses.
Was the first parking meter really installed in Oklahoma City?
Yes. The world's first installation of parking meters appeared on the curbs of downtown Oklahoma City on July 16, 1935, according to the Oklahoma Historical Society's Chronicles of Oklahoma. The project was led by Carl C. Magee, chairman of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Traffic Committee, with engineers from Oklahoma State University.
How big is Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City covers 606.195 square miles of land, plus 14.297 square miles of water, according to the US Census Bureau's 2020 Census Gazetteer.
How long is the Bricktown Water Taxi ride in Oklahoma City?
A round trip on the Bricktown Water Taxi takes about 40 minutes along the Bricktown Canal in downtown Oklahoma City. Boats leave from the landing at 111 S. Mickey Mantle Drive.
Where can you watch a cattle auction in Oklahoma City?
You can watch live cattle auctions at the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City's Stockyards City district on Mondays and Tuesdays, and they are open to the public. Visit Oklahoma City calls it the world's largest feeder and stocker cattle market.
When is the Paseo Arts Festival in Oklahoma City?
The Paseo Arts Festival takes place every Memorial Day weekend in the Paseo Arts District of Oklahoma City. The district, just north of downtown, also hosts a First Friday Gallery Walk every month.
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