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Olathe (/ oʊ ˈ l eɪ θ ə / oh-LAY-thə) is the county seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States. [1] It is the fourth-most populous city in both the Kansas City metropolitan area and the state of Kansas , with a 2020 population of 141,290.
Mar 29, 2022 · Sitting on the southeast side of the Kansas City metro area, Olathe is the seat of Johnson County and has the fourth highest population in the state. Olathe is much more than a suburb, with a first-class arts scene, captivating attractions and sprawling parks that have lakes with marinas and beaches.
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The first history of the city was written that year. In 1875, 72 percent of the county worked in agriculture, 11 percent in professional and personal service, 8 percent in trade and transportation, and 9 percent in manufacturing and mining. Olathe's population in 1875 was 2,146.
Olathe, city, seat (1858) of Johnson county, northeastern Kansas, U.S. Olathe, which lies 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Kansas City, was founded in 1857 on the Santa Fe Trail. Its name derives from the Shawnee Indian word for “beautiful.”.
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Olathe is part of the Kansas City major metropolitan area, located on interstate 35 just 19 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City. County Seat to Johnson County, one of the wealthiest counties in the United States. City Population. 144,963. Since the 1950s, Olathe’s population has quadrupled, and today is the fourth largest city in Kansas.
