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Ohio Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
Ohio Almanac furnishes facts and figures on the state, its geography, climate and weather, elevation, land area, bordering states, electoral votes, number of senators and representatives to the US Congress, and other statistical data. Use this almanac of Ohio for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business pertaining to the state of Ohio that can be found online.
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Ohio is one of the East North Central states of the US.
Ohio has been a major manufacturing state since the 19th century and in the early 1990s was especially associated with the production of transportation equipment, iron and steel, and rubber items. The state also has a large farming industry.
Ohio Almanac
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| Official Name |
Ohio |
| Capital |
Columbus |
| Nick Name |
Buckeye State |
| Motto |
With God, all things are possible |
| Location & Region |
39.98893 N, 082.98738 W |
Midwest |
| Constitution Ratified |
1851 |
| Statehood |
March 01, 1803 |
17th state |
| Population |
11,353,140 |
277.22 sq mi. |
7th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron |
| Bordering States |
North: Michigan and Ontario, Canada (Lake Erie forms most of the North boundary)
East: Pennsylvania and West Virginia (Ohio River forms much of the Eastern and all of the Southern boundaries)
South: West Virginia and Kentucky
West: Indiana
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| Number of Counties |
88 Counties in Ohio |
Largest County
(by population) |
Cuyahoga County |
1,393,978 |
358 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
20 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election) |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 18 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Standard Time |
Ohio Climate and Weather
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| Summer is warm, with most areas seeing 90 F/32 C temperatures for at least a few days. Humidity can be uncomfortable at high temperatures, though generally not excessively so. Expect more rain in late spring and early summer, including thunderstorms and the possibility of tornadoes. Temperatures range 37-70 F/3-21 C in the northeast and 41-72 F/5-22 C in the southwest during April and May. Fall is the sunniest season, with warm September days running 52-81 F/11-21 C. A jacket will be useful for evenings, especially in October, when temperatures drop into the low 40s F/4-6 C at night. Winters are cold (17 to 43 F/-8 to -6 C), with plenty of snow, especially in the snowbelt near Lake Erie. Winter visitors to the state should be prepared for hazardous driving and flight delays caused by the snow. |
| Highest Temperature |
113 degrees
July 21, 1934 - Gallipolis |
| Lowest Temperature |
-39 degrees
February 10, 1899 - Milligan |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
85.8 degrees |
15.5 degrees |
| Low Average Temp |
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Ohio Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
850 |
| Highest Point |
Campbell Hill |
1,549 |
| Lowest Point |
Ohio River |
455 |
Ohio Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
44,824.90 |
34th |
| Land Area |
40,948.38 |
91.36% |
| Water Area |
3,876.53 |
8.64% |
| Forested Land Area |
30% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
220 miles |
220 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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