Olathe, Kansas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Olathe is the county seat of Johnson County, Kansas, and a major city within the Kansas City metropolitan area. Founded in 1857, the city played a significant role during the Bleeding Kansas era and served as a vital stop on the Oregon and California Trails. It was named using the Shawnee word for beautiful.
Statistics
Area
156.48 km²
Population
141,290