Where is Abilene, Texas, USA?

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Where is Abilene Located? - Abilene is a city located in the Taylor County of Texas, United States. Abilene lies between 44.3113573 Degrees North latitudes and 96.7983877 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Abilene Located?

Abilene is a city located in the Taylor County of Texas, United States. Abilene lies between 44.3113573 Degrees North latitudes and 96.7983877 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Abilene city is 125182 people and the city has a total area of 106.67 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Abilene City Facts, Texas

City NameAbilene
NicknamesThe Key City; The Friendly Frontier
CountiesTaylor County; part in Jones County
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
U.S. RegionWest South Central
Coordinates32.4487° N, 99.7331° W
Latitude32.4487
Longitude-99.7331
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Founded1881
Incorporated1881
Named AfterAbilene, Kansas
Population (2020 Census)125,182
Population Density (Sq mi)1,173.6
Area (Sq mi)Total: 112.09 | Land: 106.67 | Water: 5.42
DemonymAbilenian
CurrencyUS Dollar ($) - USD
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00 Standard, UTC−05:00 DST)
ZIP Codes79601–79608, 79697–79699
Area Code(s)325
Government TypeMayor–Council–Manager
Mayor (2025)Weldon Hurt
Main IndustriesGovernment, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Petroleum
Major HighwaysInterstate 20, U.S. Route 83, U.S. Route 84, U.S. Route 277
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional Airport (ABI)
Nearest Major International AirportDallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Airport Distance149 miles east to Fort Worth
Climate TypeOn the edge of Humid Subtropical / Semi-Arid
Known ForRailroad history, Dyess Air Force Base, West Texas cultural hub
Places to Visit in AbileneHorseshoe Curve, The Grace Museum, Paramount Theatre, Abilene Zoo, Frontier Texas!
Official Websitehttps://www.abilenetx.gov

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