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Indianapolis

Also known as Circle City, Indy, Naptown, Crossroads of America, Racing Capital of the World, Amateur Sports Capital of the World, INDPLS, Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis (, ), 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. Indianapolis is situated in the state's central till plain region along the west fork of the White River. The city's official slogan, "Crossroads of America", reflects its historic importance as a transportation hub and its relative proximity to other major North American markets.

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Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of Indiana, located in the central part of the state along the White River. The city earned its "Crossroads of America" slogan because of its historic importance as a transportation hub and its strategic location near other major North American markets.

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Settlement.settlement_type: State capital andconsolidated city-county
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Indianapolis.svg
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Settlement.coordinates: (Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument)
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type2: State
Settlement.subdivision_type3: County
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Townships
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Marion
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_title2: Incorporated (town)

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Indianapolis
Population: 887642
Area: 953.180289
Elevation: 218
Official website: www.indy.gov
Image: Downtown Indianapolis.jpg
Households: 342825
Dialing code: 486

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postal code: 46298
Commons category: Indianapolis
inception: 1821-01-01
Commons gallery: Indianapolis
native label: Indianapolis
P8168: Tait
water as percent of area: 1.7911
per capita income: 29839
hashtag: Indianapolis
P12749: 190 BC

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Etymology
History
19th century
American Civil War
20th century
21st century
Geography
Cityscape
Neighborhoods
Historic districts and landmarks
Parks
Flora and fauna
Climate
Demographics
Census and estimates
Homelessness
Religion
Economy
Manufacturing
Arts and culture
Visual arts
Performing arts
Literary arts
Attractions
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Film and television
Sports
Professional
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Government
Politics
Public safety
Education
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Transportation
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Healthcare
Sister cities
See also
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References
Further reading
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According to the 2020 census, the Indianapolis proper had a population of 887,642. Indianapolis is the 16th-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous state capital. In the Midwest, it ranks third among cities, after Chicago and Columbus, Ohio. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 33rd-most populous metropolitan statistical area in the United States, home to 2.1 million residents. With a population of more than 2.6 million, the combined statistical area ranks 28th. Indianapolis proper covers , making it the 18th-most extensive city by land area in the country.