| Cleveland is a city in the northeastern part of the state of Ohio. The population of the area is around 470,000. The MSA area has nearly 2.3 million people. Cleveland elevation is 650 feet and it is located within Cuyahoga County and is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. Cleveland area code is 216. In 1796 the city was founded along the Cuyahoga River. Cleveland weather ranges from winter lows of 18 degrees to summer high temperatures around 81 degrees. Precipitation averages about 3.5 inches per month of rain. The area receives about 60 inches of snow each year. Cleveland things to do include the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Annual Cleveland events and festivals include Little Italy's Feast of Assumption, Saint Patrick's Day Parade, and CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest. Cleveland entertainment includes the Theater District of Cleveland hosting many fine shows and the Cleveland Orchestra, recognized as one of the world's best. The Museum of Contemporary Art is a favorite tourist destination. The 2nd largest center for performing arts, Playhouse Square Center, serves the area. Fashion Week Cleveland is recognized around the world. Local sports teams include NFL football's Cleveland Browns, major league baseball's Cleveland Indians, and NBA basketaball's Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as hockey's Lake Erie Monsters, and arena football's Cleveland Gladiators. The MAC Mid-American Conference headquarters are centered in Cleveland. The area's newspaper is the The Plain Dealer. The phrase "Rock n Roll" first originated with a Cleveland disc jockey and record store owner. Many large corporations and companies have operations in Cleveland including KeyCorp, Forest City Enterprises, and Eaton Corporation. One of the highest rated hospitals in the nation, Cleveland Clinic, is also the area's major employer. Median family income for the area is around $30,000. Area higher education institutions include Case Western Reserve, Cleveland State University, and Cleveland Institute of Art as well as Cleveland Institute of Music. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport services the area. The Port of Cleveland is a major terminal for US freight. Area highways include Interstate I-71, I-77, I-90, and I-480. |
