Texas, United States · North America
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Waco is a city located in Texas, United States. With a population of 132,356, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Waco 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 Waco to your route.
Waco ( WAY-koh) is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city had a U.S. census estimated 2025 population of 147,788, making it the 24th-most populous city in the state. The Waco metropolitanRead more
statistical area consists of McLennan, Falls, and Bosque Counties, which had a 2020 population of 295,782. Bosque County was added to the Waco MSA in 2023. The 2025 U.S. census population estimate for the Waco metropolitan area was 308,807 residents.
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Waco is located in Texas, United States, North America. The coordinates are 31.5493 latitude, -97.1467 longitude.
Waco has a population of approximately 132,356 people, making it a city in United States.
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