cincinnati

Cincinnati is a city in Ohio, located on the Ohio River at the confluence with the Licking River. It is the county seat of Hamilton County and the largest city in Greater Cincinnati. The 2020 census counted about 309,000 residents, with a metro population around 2.2 million.

Founded in 1788 as Losantiville, the settlement was renamed Cincinnati in 1790 after the Society of the Cincinnati. It grew as a riverport and commercial center, attracting German and Irish immigrants in the 19th century and contributing to abolitionism.

The city features hilly terrain along the riverfront, with neighborhoods such as Over-the-Rhine and Mount Adams. It has four seasons, with hot summers and cold winters.

Cincinnati hosts cultural institutions including the zoo, symphony, and opera, and houses the Union Terminal museums. The Over-the-Rhine district preserves a large collection of 19th-century cast-iron storefronts.

Key sectors include manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods, with long-standing ties to Procter & Gamble and Kroger. The city is home to the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University.

Cincinnati is known for its Reds and Bengals, with venues at Great American Ball Park and Paycor Stadium. Major transportation links include Interstates 71 and 75, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.