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Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana, serving as the county seat of Marion County on the west fork of the White River in the state's central region. Its official slogan, the Crossroads of America, reflects its long standing as a transportation hub near major North American markets. As of the 2020 census the city ranks as the sixteenth most populous in the United States and the fourth largest state capital by population. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Population
887,642 1
2020 census figure, from Indianapolis's own Wikipedia infobox.
Area (sq km)
936.64 1
Founding Year
1847 1
March 30, 1847 is the incorporation-as-city date the infobox itself gives (Indianapolis was founded January 6, 1821).
Population Estimate Year
2020 1
Elevation (m)
218 2
Latitude
39.76861 degrees north 1
Longitude
86.15806 degrees west 1
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Indiana, States or Territories

Indianapolis is in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Source Indianapolis (Wikipedia)

Capital Of

Indiana, States or Territories

Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana.

Source Indianapolis (Wikipedia)
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Sources
1. Indianapolis (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox, population
    887,642
  • Infobox: area_land_km2
    936.64
  • Infobox, coordinates
    39.76861 N 86.15806 W
  • Infobox, founded
    March 30, 1847
  • Lead section
    Indianapolis ( IN-dee-ə-NAP-əl-iss), colloquially known as Indy, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County.
  • In Group: Cities of Northern America (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregion
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2. Indianapolis (Wikidata)
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
Quote, P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 218 m
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Wikidata: Indianapolis
Wikidata Q6346, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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