Cincinnati

Cincinnati is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and the county seat.

Cincinnati is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and the county seat. It sits on the Ohio River across from Kentucky and is the third-most populous city in Ohio, with a population of 309,317 at the 2020 census. The city is a major cultural and economic centre in the Cincinnati metropolitan area and is known for its riverfront location, historic development, and regional influence.

History

Cincinnati was first settled in 1788 and renamed in 1790. The name honours the Society of the Cincinnati, an organization of Revolutionary War officers. It is considered one of the earliest major U.S. cities founded after the American Revolution.

Geography

The city is located on the northern bank of the Ohio River, opposite Kentucky, near the confluences of the Licking, Little Miami, and Great Miami river systems. Its setting includes riverfront land and surrounding hills.

Population and metropolitan area

Cincinnati had a population of 309,317 in the 2020 census. It anchors a metropolitan area of more than 2.3 million people spanning Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Culture and economy

Cincinnati is described as a cultural centre with major arts institutions such as orchestras, opera, ballet, and museums. The region is home to several major corporations and has long been associated with regional commerce, including a significant manufacturing and inland river-port history.