Coyote Flats, Texas
Coyote Flats, Texas | |
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 Location in Johnson County and the U.S. state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°21′20″N 97°17′32″W / 32.35556°N 97.29222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.36 sq mi (8.71 km2) |
| • Land | 3.33 sq mi (8.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 345 |
| • Density | 100/sq mi (40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76031 (Cleburne) |
| FIPS code | 48-17429 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2663677 |
Coyote Flats is a city in Johnson County in the U.S. state of Texas.[2] As of the 2020 census, the population was 345.
History[edit]
In 2009, the city of Keene wanted to annex seven parcels of land to its south, but was met with strong opposition from the parcels' residents. Judge John Neill of the 18th District Court subsequently blocked the annexation of three of the seven parcels on the grounds that they were outside of Keene's extraterritorial jurisdiction.[3] On March 10, 2010, 25 residents petitioned a specially called meeting of the Johnson County Commissioners Court to become incorporated as a municipality. The name "Coyote Flats" was submitted at the meeting.[4]
An election to incorporate the City of Coyote Flats was held on May 8, 2010. The measure was approved by a vote of 76 to 11.[5] John Barnett was sworn in as mayor on August 11.[6]
Mayor John Barnett presented Jim McHale and Theo Embry with plaques of appreciation, recognizing their dedicated work to help establish the city of Coyote Flats in spring and summer 2010.[7]
Geography[edit]
Coyote Flats is located at 32°21′20″N 97°17′32″W / 32.35556°N 97.29222°W (32.355614, –97.292037).[2] It is 6 miles (10 km) east of Cleburne, 4 miles (6 km) south of Keene, and 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Alvarado. Downtown Fort Worth is 30 miles (48 km) to the north.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Coyote Flats has a total land area of 3.329 square miles (8.618 km2) and a total water area of 0.035 square miles (0.091 km2).[2]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 312 | — | |
| 2020 | 345 | 10.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2020 Census[9] | |||
References[edit]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Source: Welcome to Coyote Flats, Texas
- ^ Source: Residents seek to establish area as municipality
- ^ Source: ESD tax increase OK'ed, Senate race goes to runoff
- ^ Source: A new town with a new leader
- ^ Source
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Coyote Flats, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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