What Is Global Dayton

Global Dayton is an initiative of the Dayton Council on World Affairs that connects you to the international face of Dayton, Ohio and the surrounding region.

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve as a central point of access for information about Dayton’s global connections, on areas ranging from the arts and academics, aviation heritage, to international business and trade, sister city activities, local immigration trends, the rich diversity of ethnic and other groups in the community, translation services, tourism, upcoming events, and more. Global Dayton is also intended to facilitate linkages among the large number of international groups in the Dayton region. Please send comments or information requests to: Global Dayton

Dayton at a Glance

• Geography:
  • Southwestern Ohio
  • Approximately 60 mi. north of Cincinnati
  • Sits in the valley of the Miami River
• Population:
  • Within City Limits: 166,179
  • Montgomery County: 547,435
  • Dayton Region: 836,562

City of Dayton Overview

The City of Dayton was founded in 1796 and incorporated in 1805, and was named after Jonathan Dayton, a Captain in the Revolutionary Army and a signer of the U.S. Constitution. Dayton suffered a severe flood in 1913, an event that remains to this day the city’s worst natural disaster, and which lives to this day in the city’s history. The city itself is home to nearly 200,000 citizens, is home to several international ... —(more)—