Where is Amarillo, Texas, USA?

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Where is Amarillo Located? - Amarillo is a city located in the Potter County of Texas, United States. Amarillo lies between 36.3487196 Degrees North latitudes and 82.2106876 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Amarillo Located?

Amarillo is a city located in the Potter County of Texas, United States. Amarillo lies between 36.3487196 Degrees North latitudes and 82.2106876 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Amarillo city is 200393 people and the city has a total area of 101.74 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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  • Amarillo City Facts, Texas

    City NameAmarillo
    Nickname(s)"The Yellow Rose of Texas", "Helium Capital of the World"
    CountyPotter County (major), Randall County (partially)
    StateTexas
    CountryUnited States
    U.S. RegionWest South Central
    Coordinates35.2219971° N, 101.8312969° W
    Latitude35.2219971
    Longitude-101.8312969
    Elevation3,600 ft (1,097 m)
    Established1887
    Incorporated1899
    Founded ByJ.T. Berry
    Population (2020 Census)200,393
    Population Density (Sq mi)1,998
    Area (Sq mi)Total: 101.74 | Land: 100.56 | Water: 1.18
    Metro AreaAmarillo Metropolitan Statistical Area
    Official LanguageEnglish
    DemonymAmarilloan
    CurrencyUS Dollar, $ (USD)
    Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00 Standard, UTC−05:00 DST)
    ZIP Codes79101–79121, 79124
    Area Code(s)806
    Government TypeCouncil–Manager
    Mayor (2025)Cole Stanley
    Main IndustriesEnergy, Cattle Ranching, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Logistics
    Major HighwaysInterstate 40, Interstate 27, U.S. Route 87, Route 66 (Historic)
    Nearest AirportRick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
    Airport Distance from Downtown~10 miles (16 km)
    ClimateCold Semi-Arid (BSh/BSk)
    Average Annual Temperature57.6°F (14.2°C)
    Famous ForCadillac Ranch, Route 66 stops, Helium production, Ranching culture
    Places to Visit in AmarilloCadillac Ranch, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Amarillo Zoo, Amarillo Botanical Gardens, Wonderland Amusement Park, Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
    Sports TeamsAmarillo Sod Poodles (Minor League Baseball)
    Sister CitiesFukuoka (Japan), San Borja (Bolivia), Guymon (Oklahoma, US)
    Nearest Major CitiesLubbock (120 mi), Oklahoma City (260 mi), Albuquerque (290 mi)
    Motto"Open Spaces. Endless Opportunities."
    Websitehttps://www.amarillo.gov

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