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West Lafayette is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, 65 miles (105km) northwest of Indianapolis. The population was 28,778 at the 2000 census. It is located across the Wabash River from Lafayette, Indiana and is home to Purdue University.

West Lafayette is the home of Purdue University's main campus, with an enrollment of nearly 40,000 students.

The economy of West Lafayette is heavily influenced by the presence of Purdue University, with an enrollment of nearly 40,000, more than the city's population. The university employs 12,000 people, most of whom live in either West Lafayette or Lafayette.

Points of interest:
Purdue University
Purdue University Horticulture Gardens
Wabash Yacht Club.
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Harry's Chocolate Shop., a bar that is part of the 19th century Von's Shops building.
Fort Ouiatenon , located approximately 3 miles southwest of West Lafayette on South River Road.

West Lafayette is located at 40.441935, -86.912409 and overlooks the Wabash River, which borders the city on the east and south. It occupies Wabash Township and has an elevation that ranges from a little over 500 feet near the river to more than 720 feet in northern parts of the city near U.S. Route 52.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.3 km² (5.5 mi²). 14.3 km² (5.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.18% is water.

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