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Population: 2010 city population - 601,273. 2010 metropolitan area population - 5.58 million. Area: City - 179 sq km (69 sq mi). Metropolitan area - 10,249 sq km (3,957 sq mi). Altitude: 7.6 m (25 ft) above sea level. Founded: Site chosen, 1791. Became capital, 1800. Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice to all) Bird: Wood Thrush Major Industries: Federal Government, Tourism Origin of Name: The District is named after Christopher Columbus Song: The Star-Spangled Banner |