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Indiana Almanac: State Facts and Figures
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Indiana Almanac
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| Official Name |
Indiana |
| Capital |
Indianapolis |
| Nick Name |
Hoosier State |
| Motto |
The crossroads of America (1937) |
| Location & Region |
39.77640 N, 086.14619 W |
Midwest |
| Constitution Ratified |
1851 |
| Statehood |
December 11, 1816 |
19th state |
| Population |
6,080,485 |
169.51sq mi. |
16th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Gary |
| Bordering States |
Illinois - Kentucky - Michigan - Ohio |
| Number of Counties |
92 Counties in Indiana |
Largest County
(by population) |
Marion County |
860,454 |
396 sq mi. |
| Time Zone |
Central Standard Time |
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Indiana Climate and Weather |
| Indiana has hot summers and cold winters, with fairly high humidity. The combination of warm temperatures and high humidity can make July and early August a bit uncomfortable, particularly in the southern parts of the state. Temperatures can climb to the high 90s F/mid 30s C. Expect late spring and fall temperatures to range from a low of 40 F/4 C to a high of 65 F/19 C. A sweater or jacket will be needed in the evenings. Those visiting in winter will find plenty of snow -- as much as 40 in/102 cm falls near Lake Michigan. January temperatures average 16 to 41 F/-14 to 5 C. |
| Highest Temperature |
116 degree
July 14, 1936 - Collegeville |
| Lowest Temperature |
-36 degrees
January 19, 1994 - New Whiteland |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
88.8 degrees |
15.8 degrees |
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Indiana Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet) |
| Mean Elevation |
700 |
| Highest Point |
Franklin Township, Wayne County |
1,257 |
| Lowest Point |
Ohio River |
320 |
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Indiana Land Area (Square Miles) |
| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
36,417.73 |
38th |
| Land Area1 |
35,866.90 |
98.49% |
| Water Area2 |
550.83 |
1.51% |
| Forested Land Area3 |
19.6% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
270 miles |
140 miles |
Source: (U.S. Census, April 1, 2000)
1. Dry land and land temporarily or partially covered by water, such as marshland, swamps, etc.; streams and canals under one-eighth statute mile wide; and lakes, reservoirs, and ponds under 40 acres.
2. Permanent inland water surface, such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds having an area of 40 acres or more; streams, sloughs, estuaries, and canals one-eighth statute mile or more in width; deeply indented embayments and sounds, and other coastal waters behind or sheltered by headlands or islands separated by less than 1 nautical mile of water, and islands under 40 acres in area. Excludes areas of oceans, bays, sounds, etc. lying within U.S. jurisdiction but not defined as inland water.
3. 1997 |
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Almanac Provided by SHG Resources |
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