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About Austin

Population

964,254 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
1,198	All Buildings
1,007	existing
12	under construction
27	planned
127	unbuilt
25	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	The Independent	685 ft	2019
2	The Austonian	683 ft	2010
3	360 Condominiums	563 ft	2008
4	Frost Bank Tower	515 ft	2004
5	W Austin Hotel & Residences	476 ft	2010

Building types

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

Other buildings

No.	Type
16	Famous buildings
30	Buildings with construction images