Tulsa is the second largest city in Oklahoma, located 90 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. Tulsa has realized the need for economic diversity from its early years and has taken necessary steps towards this direction. Tulsa is an important shipping port.  It attracts new residents, with its moderate Sun Belt climate, abundant recreational areas, continuing cultivation of the arts, and educational opportunities.

Tulsa lies along the Arkansas River at a latitude providing a moderate climate. Winters are generally mild with light snowfall, and the high temperatures of mid- to late-summer are often characterized by low relative humidity and southerly breezes. Tornadoes and windstorms are common during spring and early summer.

Area: 186.84 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 700 feet above sea level

Latitude: 36.13 N

Longitude: 95.94 W

Average Temperatures: January, 36.7° F; August, 82.0° F; annual average, 63.0° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 38.77 inches

Population: 382,457 as on 2005 census

Attractions

• Mohawk Park
• Tulsa Zoological Park
• Frankhoma Pottery Factory
• Oral Roberts University

Festivals

• Mayfest
• Gilcrease Rendezvous Fair
• Tulsa Powwow
• Juneteenth Heritage Festival
• Tulsa State Fair
• Tulsa Indian Arts Festival
• Chili Cookoff/Bluegrass Festival