The metropolis of Oklahoma City, also known as OKC and officially named the City of Oklahoma City, proudly stands as the capital and most populous city in the state of Oklahoma. Notably, it holds the position of the 20th largest city in the United States in terms of population and ranks as the 8th largest city in the Southern region of the country. The city's population steadily grew, reaching an impressive figure of 681,054 individuals according to the 2020 census.

While Oklahoma County serves as the county seat, Oklahoma City's territorial jurisdiction extends to parts of Canadian, Cleveland, and Pottawatomie counties. Despite this, the areas outside the core Oklahoma County region primarily consist of suburban districts or safeguarded rural zones. In terms of area, Oklahoma City ranks as the eighth-largest city in the United States, encompassing consolidated city-counties. It is the second-largest city, following Houston, not including consolidated cities. Oklahoma City boasts one of the world's largest livestock markets and has a thriving economy, with its largest sector being oil, natural gas, petroleum products, and related industries.

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