The
Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area is a large urban region located in the
central part of the state of
Oklahoma. It is often known as
Oklahoma City Metroplex or
Greater Oklahoma City, and contains the state capital and principal city,
Oklahoma City.
Seven counties make up the Oklahoma City Metroplex:
Canadian,
Cleveland,
Grady,
Lincoln,
Logan,
McClain, and
Oklahoma. The region had 1,227,278 residents in 2009<sup></sup>.
The micro urban area of
Shawnee (in
Pottawatomie County) is included in Oklahoma City's
Combined Statistical Area (CSA) which brings the region's population to 1,322,429. The Oklahoma City - Shawnee CSA is also included as part of the
I-35 Megalopolis.
Cities and towns comprising the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
Metro-area suburbs and exurbs
The following communities are
suburbs and
exurbs of Oklahoma City with populations of at least 1,000 found within the bounds of
State Highway 33 to the north,
State Highway 18 and
US-177 to the east,
State Highway 39 and
State Highway 9 to the south, and
US-81 to the west.
North of Oklahoma City
Nichols Hills and The Village
These are separate small cities, surrounded by Oklahoma City. Nichols Hills, just north of Belle Isle, is an enclave of the affluent with many historic homes, upscale shops, and some of the metro's best restaurants. The Village, immediately north, is a middle class post-World War II neighborhood where property values have increased in recent years due to its proximity to Lake...
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