City · United States
East Chicago
East Chicago is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 26,370 at the 2020 census. Centered around heavy industry, the city is home to the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal, an artificial freshwater harbor characterized by industrial and manufacturing activity.
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- Population: 28,699.
- Founded: 1893.
- Known for: indiana Harbor, ship Canal, manufacturing activity.
- Area: 41.8 sq km.
- Elevation: 180 m.