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Topeka (/ t ə ˈ p iː k ə / tə-PEE-kə) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 126,587.
Latest City News. City of Topeka releases 2024 ‘Point in Time Homeless Count’ numbers. Topeka and Shawnee County’s homeless population has increased by 125 people since 2023, according to numbers released Friday from the City of Topeka’s annual Point in Time Homeless Count. The count took place on January 25, 2024.
Topeka, Kansas is the capital city with family-friendly attractions, history -- Civil War to Civil Rights -- and festivals throughout the year. Hotels are 20 minutes or less from Rock Chalk Park.
May 15, 2024 · Topeka, city, capital (1861) of Kansas, U.S., and seat (1857) of Shawnee county. Topeka lies on the Kansas River in the eastern part of the state.
Check out some of the many fun things to do in Topeka, and start planning your trip to the capital city with this guide.
Mar 26, 2022 · There are close to 400 animals from all ends of the Earth at Topeka Zoo, and a few of the immersive exhibits include Jungle Cats (Sumatran tigers), a sensational indoor Tropical Rainforest, Waterbird Lagoon, Hill Black Bear Woods and Kansas Carnivores, home to river otters and cougars.
Whether you’re in search of a swanky boutique hotel, an exquisite craft cocktail, beer by the tap, food for any mood, or the perfect place to shop, downtown Topeka is your go-to stop!
Explore art museums, U.S. history and diverse dining in Topeka, the capital city of Kansas and a great destination for cultural explorations and family-friendly Western adventure.
Topeka. Within the land of the prairie, there lies a city teeming with pivotal points of history, unparalleled novelties and attractions, and natural beauty that pairs perfectly with Kansas’ notably expansive horizon. Topeka has something for everyone.
Topeka, located in Shawnee County, serves as the capital of Kansas. It lies on rich sandy loam river bottomland where Native Americans lived for many years using the excellent fords on the Kansas (Kaw) River.
