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Austin

Texas, United States · North America

About Austin

Austin is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rollingwood, 38km from Hamilton Pool Preserve.

Austin is a city located in Texas, United States. With a population of 974,447, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Austin sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Austin to your route.

About Austin

The Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos metropolitan statistical area, otherwise known as the Capital Region or Greater Austin, is a five-county metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Texas, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget. The metropolitan area is situated in Central Texas on the western edge of the

Read more American South and on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, and borders Greater San Antonio to the south. It forms part of the larger San Antonio-Austin Metroplex. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos MSA is the 26th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with a total population of 2,352,426. The metropolitan area contains the city of Austin—the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 10th-largest city in the United States with a population of 974,447 people. Austin's largest suburbs are Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, San Marcos, Leander, and Pflugerville.

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What are the best things to do in Austin?

Austin offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Austin located?

Austin is located in Texas, United States, North America. The coordinates are 30.2672 latitude, -97.7431 longitude.

What is the population of Austin?

Austin has a population of approximately 974,447 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
974,447
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Texas
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.2672, -97.7431

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Austin

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Circuit of the Americas (COTA)

Purpose-built F1 circuit in Austin with sweeping elevation changes

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Hamilton Pool Preserve

A stunning natural swimming pool formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed thousands of years ago, with a 50-foot waterfall.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Austin.

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7 km awayPop. 3,317

Lost Creek

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10 km awayPop. 4,509

Barton Creek

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12 km awayPop. 3,077

Onion Creek

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15 km awayPop. 2,116

Hornsby Bend

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15 km awayPop. 6,791

Shady Hollow

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16 km awayPop. 5,004

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