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Situated in Sedgwick County in the south-central part of the state, Wichita is the biggest city in Kansas. Founded in 1868 and incorporated in 1870, Wichita covers an area of 163.59 square miles and an estimated population of 390,000 people, with over 640,000 in the surrounding metropolitan area.
The city started off as a simple trading post and was known as 'Cowtown' due to the presence of many cattle ranchers passing through on a regular basis. In the early 20th century, Wichita began to develop and expand with the arrivals of new businesses, especially in the sector of aircraft production. The city is also home to the biggest airport of Kansas and is one of the most-visited cities in the state.
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