Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.7 square miles (48.4 km2), of which 17.9 square miles (46.4 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (4.54%) is water. The elevation is 4,099 feet (1,249 m).
Klamath Falls has a high desert landscape. The older part of the city is located above natural geothermal springs. These have been used for the heating of homes and streets, primarily in the downtown area.
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