Travis County, Texas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Travis County is located in Central Texas and serves as the home to the state capital, Austin. Established in 1840, it is named after William Barret Travis, a commander at the Battle of the Alamo. The region spans the boundary between the Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairie.
Statistics
Area
2,650.00 km²
Population
1,290,188