List of municipalities in Nebraska facts for kids
Nebraska is a cool state right in the middle of the Midwestern United States. It's known for its wide-open spaces and friendly towns. In 2020, about 1,961,504 people lived here, making it the 37th most populated state. Nebraska is also pretty big, ranking as the 15th largest state by land area, covering about 76,824 square miles (199,000 square kilometers).
In Nebraska, towns are called either cities or villages, depending on how many people live there. If a place has between 100 and 800 people, it's a village. If it has 800 people or more, it's called a city. There are 529 towns in Nebraska in total. Out of these, 147 are cities and 382 are villages.
Nebraska's Biggest Cities
Nebraska has many interesting places to live, from bustling cities to quiet villages. Here are some of the largest cities in the state, where many Nebraskans call home:
- Omaha: This is Nebraska's biggest city! In 2022, about 485,153 people lived in Omaha. It's a major center for business and fun activities.
- Lincoln: As the state capital, Lincoln is super important. It's the second-largest city with about 292,627 residents in 2022.
- Bellevue: Close to Omaha, Bellevue is a large city with around 63,015 people.
- Grand Island: Located in the central part of the state, Grand Island had about 52,513 residents in 2022.
- Kearney: This city is home to a university and had a population of about 34,277 people.
- Fremont: With around 27,318 residents, Fremont is another important city in Nebraska.
- Norfolk: In 2022, Norfolk had about 25,928 people living there.
- Hastings: This city had a population of about 24,927 in 2022.
- Columbus: About 24,195 people lived in Columbus in 2022.
- Papillion: Close to Omaha, Papillion is a growing city with about 23,794 residents.
These cities are important hubs for jobs, schools, and community life across Nebraska.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Localidades de Nebraska para niños
