Baytown, Texas

city in Harris County, Texas, United States

Baytown is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2020, it has about 84,000 residents.

Baytown, Texas
City
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Baytown, Texas
Baytown is located in Texas
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Location in Texas
Baytown is located in the United States
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Baytown (the United States)
Coordinates: 29°44′38″N 94°57′57″W / 29.74389°N 94.96583°W / 29.74389; -94.96583
Country United States
State Texas
CountiesHarris, Chambers
IncorporatedJanuary 24, 1948
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
Area
 • Total37.99 sq mi (98.39 km2)
 • Land36.91 sq mi (95.59 km2)
 • Water1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2)
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population
 • Total83,701
 • Density2,091.58/sq mi (807.57/km2)
 • Metro
7,206,841 (6th)
DemonymBaytonian
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
77520-77523
Area codeArea code 281
FIPS code48-06128[4]
GNIS feature ID1380966[2]
Websitewww.baytown.org

It lies in the east of Texas, near the Gulf Coast.

History change

Baytown was created in 1948.

Geography change

Baytown has a total area of 37.99 square miles.

People change

Baytown has about 84,000 living there.

Well-known people change

  • John Hagee (born 1940), pastor and television evangelist

References change

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Baytown, Texas
  3. "Quickfacts: Baytown city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.