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Cuyahoga County ( / ˌkaɪ.əˈhɒɡə / or / ˌkaɪ.əˈhoʊɡə / [2] [3] [4] [5]) is a large urban county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. The county seat and largest city is Cleveland. [6] . As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,264,817, making it the second-most populous county in the state. [7]
The Ohio Constitution allows counties to set up a charter government as many cities and villages do, [3] but only Summit and Cuyahoga counties have done so, [4] the latter having been approved by voters in November 2009. [5] . Counties do not possess home rule powers and can do only what has been expressly authorized by the Ohio General Assembly.
The official government website of Cuyahoga County. Quick facts about Cuyahoga County from the U.S. Census Bureau Cuyahoga County is a member of the National Association of Counties
Cleveland, [a] officially the City of Cleveland, [9] is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. [10] . Located in Northeast Ohio along the southern shore of Lake Erie, it is situated across the U.S. maritime border with Canada and lies approximately 60 miles (97 km) west of Pennsylvania.
Beginning. References. Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Cuyahoga County is a county of Ohio in the United States. In 2020, 1,264,817 people lived there. [1] . The county seat is Cleveland. It was named after the Cuyahoga River . References. ↑ "QuickFacts: Cuyahoga County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 16, 2023. Categories:
History. Home. History of Cuyahoga County. Spanning 459.8 square miles and home to many different cultures and people, Cuyahoga County is one of the most populous county in the state of Ohio. However, it wasn't always this way. The area that became Cuyahoga County was inhabited as early as 2000 BC.
Under Ohio law, Cuyahoga County government has always provided a middle level of governance between the State of Ohio and its citizens. With three elected county commissioners in charge, it was authorized to function as the state's administrative arm.
