Located in Tulsa County, of which it is the county seat, Tulsa is the second biggest city in Oklahoma. This city also extends into three additional counties: Rogers, Osage, and Wagoner. Tulsa covers an area of 196.8 square miles and is located in the northeastern part of the state. The estimated population of Tulsa is 403,000, with around 960,000 in the metropolitan area.
Tulsa was founded on the Arkansas River in close proximity to the Ozark Mountains and Osage Hills. It was settles in the early 19th century and has been known as the 'Oil Capital of the World' over the years, with energy being a huge part of Tulsa's economy.