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Austin

State: Texas

Country: United States Austin by the Numbers:

Population: 710,000

Elevation: 597 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 32 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: .9 inches

Average January Temperature: 50 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 85 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Oil, Electronics, Computers, Automobile Manufacturing, Aerospace Industries, Agriculture, Telecommunications, Higher Education

Ethnic Mix: Caucasian (65%), African American (10%), of some Latino descent (30%), Asian (4%)

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT- 6

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 361 & 512

Did You Know?

Austin is not only the state capital of Texas, it is also home to the University of Texas, Austin. On further note, Austin is the site of the President Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Center.

Orientation:

Austin is located deep in the heart of Texas, about 160 miles west of Houston, 80 miles northeast of San Antonio, and 200 miles south of Dallas.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 36

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