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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