Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Bartlesville is the 12th largest city in Oklahoma and the county seat of Washington County. Bartlesville has a population of approximately 36,000 and is surrounded by several smaller communities, with the nearest metropolitan area, Tulsa, Oklahoma, located 40 miles to the south. From its frontier trade and petroleum beginnings to its present diversity of manufacturing, research, ranching, and commerce, Bartlesville has grown to be the home of industrial giants ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Schlumberger REDA Production Systems, and Zinc Corporation of America. Bartlesville is proud of the many attractions and assets that continue the legend of exploration and innovation, including museums, dramatic architecture, art collections, scenic prairie life and world-renowned events. The City of Bartlesville municipal government is responsible for providing public safety services; maintaining infrastructure; regulating and planning for the growth and development of the City; maintaining parks and sports facilities; providing water, sewer, and garbage service; and maintaining a library, museum, and cemetery. Check out our website at www.cityofbartlesville.org.
