Waco, Texas

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Waco, Texas

Name

Waco, Texas

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Waco is a city in Texas, situated along the Brazos River and I-35. Originally inhabited by the Wichita tribe, known as the "Waco", the area was explored by Thomas M. Duke in 1824. The city was founded in 1849 and named after the indigenous people.

Statistics

Area

262.41 km²

Population

146,608

Location