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| nickname = The City of Four Lakes
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| map_caption = Location of Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin
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| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = [[Wisconsin]]
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = [[Dane County, Wisconsin|Dane County]]
| government_type = Mayor-Council
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Satya Rhodes-Conway
| established_title = Founded
| established_date = 1836
| area_total_km2 = 252.78
| area_land_km2 = 243.54
| area_water_km2 = 9.24
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 269840
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| utc_offset_DST = -5
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| postal_code = 53701-53794
| area_code = 608
| website = {{URL|www.cityofmadison.com}}
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'''Madison''' is the capital city of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]] and the county seat of [[Dane County, Wisconsin|Dane County]]. As of the 2020 census, Madison's population was 269,840, making it the second-largest city in Wisconsin after [[Milwaukee]]. It was founded in 1836 on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona and was named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.
'''Madison''' is a name that can refer to various subjects, including people, places, and concepts. This article provides an overview of the different contexts in which the name Madison is used.
 
== History ==
Madison's history began in 1836, when former federal judge James Duane Doty purchased over a thousand acres of swamp and forest land on the isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, with the intention of building a city in the newly formed Wisconsin Territory. Madison was chosen as the territorial capital in 1836 and incorporated as a city in 1856.
 
== Geography ==
Madison is located at 43°4′N 89°24′W. The city covers an area of 252.78 square kilometers, with 243.54 square kilometers of land and 9.24 square kilometers of water. It is known as "The City of Four Lakes," comprising the chain of Lakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, and Kegonsa.
 
== Government ==
Madison operates under a mayor-council system. The current mayor is Satya Rhodes-Conway. The city is known for its strong progressive political culture.
 
== Economy ==
Madison's economy is driven by education, healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing. The [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] has a significant impact on the city's economy, both as an employer and through its influence on the city's cultural and social landscape.


== Education ==
== People ==
The [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]] is the flagship institution of the University of Wisconsin System. It is a major research university and has a profound influence on the city's culture and economy. Madison also hosts several other higher education institutions, including Madison Area Technical College and Edgewood College.
* [[James Madison]] (1751–1836) was the fourth [[President of the United States]] and is considered one of the [[Founding Fathers of the United States]].
* [[Madison (given name)]] is a popular first name in English-speaking countries.
* [[Madison (surname)]] is a family name of English origin.


== Culture ==
== Places ==
Madison is known for its vibrant cultural scene, including the Wisconsin Film Festival, Madison Symphony Orchestra, and numerous galleries and theaters. The city also hosts an array of events and festivals, such as the annual Art Fair on the Square.
* [[Madison, Wisconsin]] is the capital city of the state of [[Wisconsin]] in the [[United States]].
* [[Madison, Alabama]] is a city located in the northern part of the state of [[Alabama]].
* [[Madison County]] is the name of several counties in the United States, including those in [[Illinois]], [[Indiana]], and [[New York]].


== Transportation ==
== Other Uses ==
Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport and has an extensive network of bike paths and bus routes. The city is also working on improving its public transportation infrastructure, including the potential development of a light rail system.
* [[Madison (cycling)]] is a track cycling event named after [[Madison Square Garden]] in [[New York City]].
* [[Madison (dance)]] is a type of line dance that was popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s.


== Demographics ==
== See Also ==
As of the 2020 census, Madison had a population of 269,840. The racial makeup of the city was diverse, with a significant percentage of White, African American, Asian, and Hispanic residents.
* [[Madison Avenue]], a street in [[New York City]] known for its advertising agencies.
* [[Madison Square Garden]], a multi-purpose indoor arena in [[New York City]].


== See also ==
== References ==
* [[List of people from Madison, Wisconsin]]
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* [[Madison Metropolitan School District]]
* [[State of Wisconsin]]


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Latest revision as of 20:41, 30 December 2024


Madison is a name that can refer to various subjects, including people, places, and concepts. This article provides an overview of the different contexts in which the name Madison is used.

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