Fort Worth, Texas

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth is the fifth largest city in Texas. It is the 13th largest city in the United States. It has gotten so big that it has overlapped the next biggest city next to it, Dallas, Texas. Because of this, the area is often referred to as Dallas/Ft. Worth, or DFW.

Fort Worth, Texas
Downtown Fort Worth
Fort Worth Stockyards
Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
Fort Worth Water Gardens
Kimbell Art Museum
Paddock Viaduct
St. Patrick Cathedral
Nicknames: 
Cowtown,[1] Panther City, Funkytown, Queen City of the Prairie[2]
Motto(s): 
"Where the West begins";[1] "Crossroads of Cowboys & Culture"
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Interactive map of Fort Worth
Location of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas
Location of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas is located in Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Location in Texas
Fort Worth, Texas is located in the United States
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°45′23″N 97°19′57″W / 32.75639°N 97.33250°W / 32.75639; -97.33250
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesTarrant, Denton, Johnson, Parker, Wise[3]
Incorporated1874[4]
Named forWilliam J. Worth
Government
 • TypeMayor–council–manager
Area
 • Total355.56 sq mi (920.89 km2)
 • Land347.27 sq mi (899.44 km2)
 • Water8.28 sq mi (21.45 km2)
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total918,915
 • Rank33rd in North America
13th in the United States
5th in Texas
 • Density2,600/sq mi (1,000/km2)
DemonymFort Worthian
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
76036, 761XX, 76244
Area codes682 and 817
FIPS code48-27000
GNIS feature ID2410531[6]
Websitewww.fortworthtexas.gov

Fort Worth is the county seat of Tarrant County. Texas Motor Speedway is also in Fort Worth.

There are a few interesting landmarks in Fort Worth. One is Sundance Square, a popular place to enjoy in downtown. Another is West 7th, an entertainment destination. At last, there is the Fort Worth Stockyards, where rodeos are held.

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