Cleveland

Name: Cleveland
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Cleveland are called:

Male/General:

Clevelander

Pronunciation:

/ˈkliːvləndər/

Quick Facts

Population:: 372,624 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after General Moses Cleaveland, who surveyed the Connecticut Western Reserve in 1796. The 'a' was later dropped.

About Cleveland

Major city in Ohio, located on the southern shore of Lake Erie.
Historic center of manufacturing and industry in the Rust Belt.
Home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Orchestra.
Known for its healthcare institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic.
Rich sports history with the Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians.
Important center for biomedical research and healthcare innovation.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Detroit

274 km west

People are called:

Detroiter

Chicago

555 km west

People are called:

Chicagoan

Toronto

278 km north

People are called:

Torontonian

Quick Facts

Population:: 372,624 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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