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

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Baytown was created in 1948.

Geography

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Baytown has a total area of 37.99 square miles.

People

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Baytown has about 84,000 living there.

Well-known people

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

References

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  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.