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On a simple east/west basis, Western Oklahoma is popularly considered that part of the state west of I-35. [1] [2] I-35 creates a north/south line through the approximate center of the main body of the state (i.e., without regard for the Oklahoma Panhandle), passing through Oklahoma City, the state capital.
In Oklahoma, cities are all those communities which are 1,000 or more in population and are incorporated as cities. [2] Towns are limited to town board type of municipal government. Cities may choose among aldermanic, mayoral, council-manager, and home-rule charter types of government. [3] Cities may also petition to incorporate as towns. [4
Lawton is a city in and the county seat of Comanche County, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. [7] Located in western Oklahoma, approximately 87 mi (140 km) southwest of Oklahoma City, [8] [9] it is the principal city of the Lawton, Oklahoma, metropolitan statistical area.
Oklahoma's small cities and towns cover a large swath of the Sooner State, each characterized by their rich culture, diverse experiences and unique downtowns. WorldAtlas recently listed the most ...
Elk City is located on Interstate 40 and Historic U.S. Route 66 in western Oklahoma, approximately 110 miles (180 km) west of Oklahoma City and 150 miles (240 km) east of Amarillo, Texas. History [ edit ]
Lawton, which sits in southwestern Oklahoma, is the fifth-largest city in Oklahoma and is driven by sectors such as defense, healthcare, education and manufacturing, according to World Atlas.
Sayre is located on the North Fork of the Red River, at an elevation of 1,800 feet (550 m) and 128 miles (206 km) west of Oklahoma City. [7] The area is dominated by low rolling red clay hills. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.6 square miles (14.5 km 2 ), of which 0.019 square miles (0.05 km 2 ), or ...
"The legendary western town is also home to one of the country’s highest concentrations of Route 66 landmarks, ... Oklahoma City, Okla. Georgetown, Texas. Frederick, Md. Gainesville, Ga.