Fort Worth, Texas | |
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Motto(s): "Where the West begins";[1] "Crossroads of Cowboys & Culture" | |
Coordinates: 32°45′23″N 97°19′57″W / 32.75639°N 97.33250°W / 32.75639; -97.33250 | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Counties | Tarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker, Wise [3] |
Incorporated | 1874[4] |
Named for | William J. Worth |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council–manager |
Area | |
• Total | 355.56 sq mi (920.89 km2) |
• Land | 347.27 sq mi (899.44 km2) |
• Water | 8.28 sq mi (21.45 km2) |
Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 918,915 |
• Rank | 33rd in North America 13th in the United States 5th in Texas |
• Density | 2,600/sq mi (1,000/km2) |
Demonym | Fort Worthian |
Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
ZIP Codes | 76036, 761XX, 76244
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Area codes | 682 and 817 |
FIPS code | 48-27000 |
GNIS feature ID | 2410531[6] |
Website | www.fortworthtexas.gov |
Fort Worth is the fifth largest city in Texas. It is the 13th largest city in the United States. It has gotten so big that it has overlapped the next biggest city next to it, Dallas, Texas. Because of this, the area is often referred to as Dallas/Ft. Worth, or DFW.
Fort Worth is the county seat of Tarrant County. Texas Motor Speedway is also in Fort Worth.
There are a few interesting landmarks in Fort Worth. One is Sundance Square, a popular place to enjoy in downtown. Another is West 7th, an entertainment destination. At last, there is the Fort Worth Stockyards, where rodeos are held.
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