Kansas City Travel Guide

Kansas City State: Missouri Country: United States

Kansas City by the Numbers:

Population: 442,768 Elevation: 758 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 37 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 20 inches Average January Temperature: 31 degrees F Average July Temperature: 32 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Manufacturing, Meatpacking, Food Processing, Farming Ethnic Mix: 84% Caucasian, 12% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs Time Zone: CST Country Dialing Code: 1 Area Code: 816

Did You Know?

Kansas City is known for its BBQ cuisine. Dating back to the 19th century, the legacy began when Henry Perry, the "Father of Kansas City BBQ" - started selling his tasty 'cue out of an old railroad car near the famous corner of 18th & Vine. Cooked low and slow, Kansas City is the only place for a genuine BBQ feast.

Orientation:

Kansas City is located in the midwest portion of the United States, just along the Missouri/Kansas state line. St. Louis lies 249 miles to the southwest, Des Moines, IA is 193 miles northeast and Wichita, Nebraska is just 63 miles southwest.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 326