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About Austin

Population

961,855 in city
1,716,289 in metro

Size

564 km² (218 mi²)

Altitude

165 m

Set in the scenic Texas Hill Country, Austin is the capital of the Lone Star State. The fourth largest city in the state, it is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Once known as a sleepy college town, a robust technology sector has transformed the city into a boom town. Major technology giants include Dell, Intel, IBM, and Samsung. The city is also home to the University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation. The city boasts a laid-back atmosphere, a mild climate, and low cost of living. Annual music festivals and events draw people from all over the world. Austin also offers an abundance of parks, lakes, and outdoor recreation.

Zones

Auditorium Shores (11), Bouldin (1), Convention Center (44), East Austin (6), East Capitol (50), Warehouse District (49), West Capitol (44), Zilker Park (8)

Boroughs

Downtown (294), Eastside (6), Far Northwest (2), Far Southwest (1), Northside (16), Northwest (17), Southside (28), Westside (2)

Metro Cities

Austin, Bartlett, Bastrop, Bee Cave, Briarcliff, Buda, Cedar Creek, Cedar Park, Coupland, Del Valle, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Florence, Georgetown, Granger, Hutto, Jarrell, Jonestown, Kyle, Lakeway, Leander, Liberty Hill, Lockhart, Luling, Manchaca, Manor, Marshall Ford, Martindale, New Sweden, Paige, Pflugerville, Red Rock, Rollingwood, Rosanky, Round Rock, San Marcos, Smithville, Taylor, Thorndale, Thrall, Weir, West Lake Hills, Wimberley

No. of Buildings

No.	Current status
1,310	All Buildings
1,100	existing
17	under construction
32	planned
130	unbuilt
31	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	The Independent	685 ft	2019
2	The Austonian	683 ft	2010
3	Block 185 Tower	594 ft	2022
4	44 East	573 ft	2022
5	360 Condominiums	563 ft	2008

Building types

No.	Type
848	low-rise building
230	high-rise building
70	skyscraper
40	open-air structure
31	mast (wired)
13	church
12	stadium
11	bridge
8	chimney
7	mast (framework)
7	water tower
6	hall
6	industrial framework
5	house
4	building with towers
3	dam
2	clock/bell tower
2	airport tower
1	temple
1	subterranean building
1	observation tower
1	monumental hall
1	synagogue

Other buildings

No.	Type
17	Famous buildings
30	Buildings with construction images