Texas Map

Description: This map shows boundaries of countriesstates boundariesthe state capitalcountiescounty seatscitiestownsGulf of Mexicoislands and national parks in Texas.
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Author: Ontheworldmap.com

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Other Maps of Texas

Google Map of Texas
OpenStreetMap
Bing Maps
USGS National Map
Texas National Map (National Atlas of the United States)
Texas Official Travel Map (pdf)
Texas Heritage Travel Guide Map (pdf)

Texas lies in the south-central region of the United States. It shares borders with four U.S. states: Oklahoma to the northArkansas to the northeastLouisiana to the eastand New Mexico to the west. International bordersespecially with Mexicorun along the southwest and southern boundariesdemarcated primarily by the Rio Grande River. The Gulf of Mexico borders Texas to the southeastproviding significant coastline.

Austinthe capital of Texasalso serves as a major hub for technology and educationnotably housing the University of Texas. Other principal cities include Houstonthe state's largest city and a global energy center; San Antonioknown for its historical sites like the Alamo; and Dallasa key commercial and cultural nucleus.

Tourists flock to Texas for a variety of attractions and resorts. The Gulf Coastincluding cities like Galveston and Corpus Christioffers beaches and maritime activities. The state also boasts significant historical sitessuch as the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. In Central Texasthe Texas Hill Country attracts visitors with its wineriesscenic landscapesand recreational opportunities.

Major attractions include the Space Center Houstona significant site for NASA operationsand Big Bend National Parkwhich offers extensive hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. OverallTexas combines urbanhistoricaland natural attractionscatering to diverse visitor interests.

The Facts:

Flag of Texas	Seal of Texas
Capital:	Austin
Largest city:	Houston
Area:	268,596 sq mi (695,662 sq km)
Dimensions:	Length 801 mi (1,289 km) Width 773 mi (1,244 km)
Latitude:	25°50′ N to 36°30′ N
Longitude:	93°31′ W to 106°39′ W
Population (2023):	30,503,301 [1]
Density:	114/sq mi (42.9/sq km)
Elevation:	Highest elevation (Guadalupe Peak) - 8,751 ft (2,667.4 m)[2] Lowest elevation (Gulf of Mexico) 0 ft (0 m)[2]
Official language:	None
Spoken language:[3]	64.9% English 28.8% Spanish 6.3% Other
Religion (2020):[4]	75.5% - Christian 28% - Catholicism 47% - Protestant 0.5% - Other Christians 20% - Unaffiliated 1% - Jewish 1% - Muslim 1% - Buddhist 5% - Other faiths
Racial/ethnic groups (2020):[5]	40.2%% Hispanic or Latino 39.8% Non-Hispanic White 12.8% African American 6.1% Asian 1.4% Native American 0.2% Pacific Islander 1.0% Other
Median household income (2022):	$66,963[6]
USPS abbreviation:	TX
ISO 3166 code:	US-TX
Time zone:	Majority of state UTC−06:00 (Central)Summer (DST) UTC−05:00 (CDT) El PasoHudspethand northwestern Culberson counties UTC−07:00 (Mountain) Summer (DST) UTC−06:00 (MDT)
Official website:	www.texas.gov

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List of The Largest Cities in Texas by population

List of Largest Cities in Texas by population (2022)^[7]

Rank	City	County	Population (2022)[7]
1	Houston	Harris	2,302,878
2	San Antonio	Bexar	1,472,909
3	Dallas	Dallas	1,299,544
4	Austin	Travis	974,447
5	Fort Worth	Tarrant	956,709
6	El Paso	El Paso	677,456
7	Arlington	Tarrant	394,602
8	Corpus Christi	Nueces	316,239
9	Plano	Collin	289,547
10	Lubbock	Lubbock	263,93
11	Laredo	Webb	256,187
12	Irving	Dallas	254,715
13	Garland	Dallas	240,854
14	Frisco	Collin	219,587
15	McKinney	Collin	207,507
16	Grand Prairie	Dallas	201,843
17	Amarillo	Potter	201,291
18	Brownsville	Cameron	189,382
19	Killeen	Bell	159,172
20	Denton	Denton	150,353
21	Mesquite	Dallas	147,899
22	Pasadena	Harris	147,662
23	McAllen	Hidalgo	144,579
24	Waco	McLennan	143,984
25	Midland	Midland	134,444
26	Carrollton	Dallas	133,82
27	Lewisville	Denton	131,215
28	Abilene	Taylor	127,385
29	Pearland	Brazoria	126,949
30	Round Rock	Williamson	126,697
31	College Station	Brazos	124,319
32	Richardson	Dallas	118,802
33	League City	Galveston	115,418
34	Odessa	Ector	112,906
35	Beaumont	Jefferson	112,089
36	Allen	Collin	111,551
37	Sugar Land	Fort Bend	109,414
38	Tyler	Smith	109,286
39	New Braunfels	Comal	104,707
40	Edinburg	Hidalgo	104,294
41	Wichita Falls	Wichita	102,664
42	Conroe	Montgomery	101,405
43	San Angelo	Tom Green	99,112
44	Temple	Bell	89,458
45	Bryan	Brazos	87,792
46	Mission	Hidalgo	86,635
47	Georgetown	Williamson	86,507
48	Baytown	Harris	84,324
49	Longview	Gregg	82,531
50	Pharr	Hidalgo	80,179

Main sights in Texas

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Counties of Texas

Texas comprises 254 countiesthe most of any U.S. state. These administrative subdivisions range widely in both population and geographical size. Harris Countywhich includes Houstonserves as the most populouswith millions of residents. ConverselyLoving County records the smallest populationoften numbering just a few dozen individuals.

Geographical diversity characterizes Texas countiesfrom the arid landscapes of West Texas to the lush environments in the eastern Piney Woods region.

List of counties in Texas

Texas County Map

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Regions of Texas:

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List of National Parks in Texas

• Big Bend National Park
• Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Texas National Parks Map


State Parks in Texas

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Geography of Texas

Texasthe second-largest state in the U.S.features a diverse geography that spans approximately 268,596 square miles. Its landscape ranges from arid deserts in the west to lush forests in the east. The state is commonly divided into four major regions: the Gulf Coastal Plainsthe North Central Plainsthe Great Plainsand the Basin and Range Province.

The Gulf Coastal Plainsincluding major cities like Houstonare characterized by flat landsmarshesand extensive coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. Moving inlandthe North Central Plains feature rolling hills and fertile soilssupporting cattle ranching and agriculture.

The Great Plains extend across the state’s central regionincluding the Texas Panhandleknown for its vast prairies and agricultural outputparticularly wheat and cotton. The Llano Estacadoa notable plateauis part of this region.

In the westthe Basin and Range Province comprises rugged mountain rangesdesert basinsand plateaus including the Chihuahuan Desert and Big Bend National Park.

Rivers such as the Rio Grandewhich forms the border with Mexicoand the Red Riverdefining part of the boundary with Oklahomaare crucial geographic features. Texas's diverse topography supports varied ecosystems and an abundance of natural resources.

Major Rivers in Texas

Mountain Ranges

The 15 highest mountain peaks of Texas

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Brief History of Texas

The history of Texas is marked by a series of transformative events. Originally inhabited by diverse Native American tribesit became part of Spanish territory in the 16th century. In 1821Mexico gained independence from Spainand Texas became part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. Tensions between Texan settlers and the Mexican government led to the Texas Revolutionculminating in the decisive Battle of San Jacinto in 1836and the establishment of the independent Republic of Texas.

In 1845Texas was annexed by the United Stateswhich contributed to the Mexican-American War. Following the Civil Warin which Texas joined the Confederacythe state underwent Reconstruction and eventually rejoined the Union in 1870. Texas's economy transitioned from cotton and cattle to oil in the early 20th centuryushering in significant growth and development. TodayTexas is a leading culturaleconomicand political force in the U.S.

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References

1. ^ Historical Population Change Data (United States Census Bureau)
2. ^ Elevations and Distances in the United States. United States Geological Survey
3. ^ Languages Spoken at Home. United States Census Bureau
4. ^ American Values Atlas (Texas). Public Religion Research Institute
5. ^ Hispanic or Latinoand Not Hispanic or Latino by Race. United States Census Bureau
6. ^ U.S. Census Bureau
7. ^ Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Texas. United States Census Bureau
8. ^ Mountains of Texas. Texas State Library

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