Sandusky, Ohio : Ask Biography

Administration

Full name

City of Sandusky

Official name

City of Sandusky

Settlement type

City

Country

United States

State

Ohio

County

Erie

Founded

1816

Government

Type

City Commission

President

Craig Stahl

Vice-President

Brett L. Fuqua Sr.

Commissioners

Dan Kaman
Pervis D. Brown Jr.
David Waddington
Julie Farrar
Robert Warner

Geography

Total Area

22.0 sq mi (57 km2)

Land Area

10.1 sq mi (26.2 km2)

Water Area

11.9 sq mi (30.8 km2)

Elevation

597 ft (182 m)

Demography

Total Population

25688 (2008)

Density (pop.)

1069.7/km² (2770.5/sq mi)

Urban (pop.)

50693

Metro (pop.)

77323

Other information

Time zone

EST (UTC-5)

- Summer (DST)

EDT (UTC-4)

ZIP codes

44870-44871

Area code

419/567

FIPS code

39-70380

GNIS feature ID

1076832

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Sandusky is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Erie County. It is located in northern Ohio and is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, almost exactly half-way between Toledo to the west and Cleveland to the east.

The population was 27,844 at the 2000 census. In 2008, Sandusky had an estimated population of 25,688. According to the US Census 2007 estimate, the Sandusky, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 77,323 residents.

Sandusky is one of Ohio's most popular tourist destinations. The city is home to the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a regional leader in amusement parks and entertainment, as well as its flagship amusement park, Cedar Point. Cedar Point features the second largest collection of roller coasters in the world as well as many current and former record holders. The park also has the largest collection of rides at a single park and many thrilling flat rides as well as kiddie areas.

The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Sandusky as a Tree City USA.