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Situated in Johnson County in the northeastern part of the state, Olathe is the fourth biggest city in Kansas. This city is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is in close proximity to Overland Park. Olathe covers an area of 60.42 square miles and has an estimated population of 135,000.
The city was founded in 1857 and its name allegedly came from a Native American word meaning 'beautiful'. Many major industrials parks can be found in Olathe, with a lot of businesses choosing to set-up locations in this large Kansas City.
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