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Akron ( / ˈækrən /) is a city in and the county seat of Summit County, Ohio, United States. At the 2020 census, the city proper had a total population of 190,469, making it the fifth-most populous city in Ohio and 136th-most populous city in the United States.
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Akron is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Akron may also...
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- University of Akron
The University of Akron is a public research university in...
- Akron Metropolitan Area
Akron is a large city in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is found near the Ohio & Lake Erie canal . It is home to the U.S. rubber industry, including Goodyear tires.
- 1825
- Summit
Apr 15, 2024 · Akron, city, seat (1842) of Summit county, northeastern Ohio, U.S. It lies along the Cuyahoga River, about 40 miles (64 km) south-southeast of Cleveland. Akron is the centre of a metropolitan area that includes the cities of Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, and Stow and several villages. At 1,081 feet.
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Akron is a city in and the county seat of Summit County, Ohio, United States. At the 2020 census, the city proper had a total population of 190,469, making it the fifth-most populous city in Ohio and 136th-most populous city in the United States.
Akron, City (pop., 2020: 190,469), northeastern Ohio, U.S., on the Cuyahoga River. At 1,200 ft (370 m) above sea level, Akron was named for its “high place” (Greek: acros) on the watershed between the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes. Laid out in 1825, the town was assured substantial growth by the completion of two canals (1827, 1840).