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{{Infobox settlement | |||
| name = Houston | |||
| official_name = City of Houston | |||
| settlement_type = City | |||
| image_skyline = Houston_Skyline.jpg | |||
| image_caption = Houston skyline and Buffalo Bayou | |||
| subdivision_name1 = Texas | |||
| subdivision_name = United States | |||
| established_date = 1837 | |||
| population_total = 2,300,000 | |||
| area_total_km2 = 1,651 | |||
| timezone = Central (CST/CDT) | |||
| postal_code = 77001–77299 | |||
| area_code = 713, 281, 832, 346 | |||
}} | |||
'''Houston''' is the largest city in [[Texas]] and the fourth most populous city in the United States. Known for its space industry, energy sector, and diverse culture, Houston is a major American metropolis located in Southeast Texas. | '''Houston''' is the largest city in [[Texas]] and the fourth most populous city in the United States. Known for its space industry, energy sector, and diverse culture, Houston is a major American metropolis located in Southeast Texas. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:15, 8 June 2025
| Official name | City of Houston |
| Type | City |
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| Houston skyline and Buffalo Bayou | |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1837 |
| Population | 2,300,000 |
| Area (km²) | 1,651 |
| Time zone | Central (CST/CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 77001–77299 |
| Area code(s) | 713, 281, 832, 346 |
Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth most populous city in the United States. Known for its space industry, energy sector, and diverse culture, Houston is a major American metropolis located in Southeast Texas.
Overview
- Population: Over 2.3 million (metro area ~7 million)
- Founded: 1836, incorporated in 1837
- Nicknames: Space City, H-Town, Bayou City
- Geography: Located near the Gulf of Mexico, prone to hurricanes and flooding
Landmarks and Attractions
- NASA Johnson Space Center
- Houston Museum District
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- Hermann Park & Houston Zoo
- Downtown Aquarium
- Minute Maid Park (home of the Houston Astros)
Economy
Houston has a strong economy built on:
- Energy (especially oil and gas)
- Aerospace and space technology
- Healthcare and biomedical research
- Port of Houston — one of the busiest in the U.S.
Culture and Diversity
- Among the most diverse cities in the United States
- Large Hispanic, African American, and Asian communities
- Major events: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Art Car Parade
- Rich in Tex-Mex, BBQ, and Southern cuisine
Transportation
- METRORail and bus transit system
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Sprawling freeway network — car-dominant city
- Bike lanes and trails growing across neighborhoods
Fun Facts
- Named after General Sam Houston, hero of the Texas Revolution
- Home to Mission Control for U.S. space flights — hence "Houston, we have a problem"
- Larger in land area than many entire U.S. cities