The capital of Ohio is Columbus.
The Postal Code for Ohio: OH
The typical abbreviation for Ohio: Oh.
Time Zone:
The state of Ohio is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Ohio refer to themselves: Ohioan
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Ohio has a population of 11,478,006 people.
This represents 3.83% of the national total, making it the 7th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 11,478,006 | No significant change since 2005 |
| 2005 | 11,470,685 | No significant change since 2004 |
| 2004 | 11,461,347 | +0.20% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 11,437,908 | +0.20% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 11,414,537 | +0.20% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 11,392,043 | +0.34% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 11,353,140 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Ohio is 44,825 square miles (116,096.22 km²).
This represents 1.18% of the national total.
Ohio ranks as the 34th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Ohio is 280.31 people per square mile (108.23 people/km²).
Ohio ranks 9th in population density.
Nickname for Ohio: "The Buckeye State"
State Motto: "With God, All Things Are Possible"
State Bird: Cardinal (cardinalis cardinalis)
State Tree: Ohio Buckeye (aesculus glabra)
State Flower: Scarlet Carnation (dianthus caryophyllus)
State Song: "Beautiful Ohio"
Statehood:
Ohio became the 17th state on Mar 1, 1803.
Useful State Links
The state website for Ohio can be found at:
The portal for Ohio tourism:
For information about Ohio fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
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Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Columbus | 730,657 | 15 |
| 2 | Cleveland | 452,208 | 33 |
| 3 | Cincinnati | 308,728 | 54 |
| 4 | Toledo | 301,285 | 56 |
| 5 | Akron | 210,795 | 83 |
| 6 | Dayton | 158,873 | 125 |
| 7 | Parma | 81,469 | |
| 8 | Youngstown | 82,837 | |
| 9 | Canton | 79,478 | |
| 10 | Lorain | 67,820 | |
| 11 | Springfield | 63,302 | |
| 12 | Hamilton | 61,943 | |
| 13 | Kettering | 55,481 | |
| 14 | Lakewood | 53,244 | |
| 15 | Elyria | 56,061 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 3 (East North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 39 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region V / Region 5 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-OH |
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