Where is Ashtabula, Ohio

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Ashtabula is a city in the Northeast Ohio region and serves as the county seat of Ashtabula County. It is located along the southern shore of Lake Erie and is part of the Ashtabula micropolitan area. The city lies about 55 miles northeast of Cleveland and is known for its historic harbor, covered bridge, and scenic lakefront parks.

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Ashtabula is a city located in Ashtabula County, Ohio, the United States. The city sits on the shores of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Ashtabula River in northeastern Ohio. It is approximately 55 miles (89 km) northeast of Cleveland, 28 miles (45 km) west of Erie, Pennsylvania, and about 65 miles (105 km) north of Youngstown. Ashtabula is located at 41.8651° North latitude and 80.7898° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 18,295. Ashtabula covers approximately 7.85 square miles (20.33 sq km). The city is widely recognized for its busy harbor, the Ashtabula Harbor Historic District, and one of the highest concentrations of covered bridges in Ohio.

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Ashtabula City Facts

CityAshtabula
StateOhio
CountyAshtabula County
CountryUnited States
RegionNortheast Ohio
Incorporated1891
Founded1803
Total Area7.85 sq mi (20.33 sq km)
Land Area7.42 sq mi (19.22 sq km)
Water Area0.43 sq mi (1.11 sq km)
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Population (2023 estimate)Approximately 18,000
Population (2020 Census)18,295
Population DensityAbout 2,465 people per sq mi
Time ZoneEastern Time (ET) (UTC−5/UTC−4)
ZIP Codes44004, 44005
Area Code440
Major HighwaysInterstate 90, U.S. Route 20, State Route 11, State Route 531
Public TransitAshtabula County Transit System (ACTS)
Major AttractionsAshtabula Harbor, Walnut Beach Park, Ashtabula Lift Bridge, Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum
Official Websitehttps://www.cityofashtabula.com/

Distance from Ashtabula, OH to Nearby Cities

  • Conneaut, OH – 15 miles (24 km)
  • Geneva, OH – 12 miles (19 km)
  • Jefferson, OH – 8 miles (13 km)
  • Madison, OH – 22 miles (35 km)
  • Painesville, OH – 35 miles (56 km)
  • Mentor, OH – 42 miles (68 km)
  • Willoughby, OH – 48 miles (77 km)
  • Erie, PA – 28 miles (45 km)
  • Euclid, OH – 52 miles (84 km)
  • Cleveland, OH – 55 miles (89 km)
  • Youngstown, OH – 65 miles (105 km)
  • Warren, OH – 58 miles (93 km)
  • Chardon, OH – 38 miles (61 km)
  • Ravenna, OH – 68 miles (109 km)
  • Akron, OH – 78 miles (126 km)
  • Canton, OH – 95 miles (153 km)
  • Meadville, PA – 48 miles (77 km)
  • Pittsburgh, PA – 126 miles (203 km)
  • Buffalo, NY – 118 miles (190 km)
  • Toledo, OH – 165 miles (266 km)

Top Attractions in Ashtabula

  • Ashtabula Harbor Historic District
  • Walnut Beach Park
  • Ashtabula Lift Bridge
  • Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum
  • Ashtabula Maritime Museum
  • Lake Shore Park
  • Bridge Street Historic District
  • Ashtabula County Covered Bridges
  • Lake Erie Wine Country
  • Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge

Airports Near Ashtabula

  • Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (JFN) – 14 miles (23 km)
  • Erie International Airport (ERI) – 35 miles (56 km)
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) – 67 miles (108 km)
  • Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG) – 61 miles (98 km)
  • Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) – 55 miles (89 km)

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of Ashtabula Website.

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