Concho Valley
Concho Valley | |
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Region | |
 Texas Counties in the Concho Valley | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Region | West Texas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42,410 km2(16,376 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 157,721[1] |
| Area code | 325 |
TheConcho Valleyis a region inWest Texas.The region takes its name from theConcho River( "shell" inSpanish), named due to its abundance of freshwatermusselsin the river.[2]
Counties[edit]
There are variations of the region, but according to theConcho Valley Council of Governments,the Concho Valley consists of 13 counties encompassing an area of 16,376 square miles (42,414 km2).
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Cities[edit]
With an estimated population of 97,492 in 2014,San Angelois the principal city and center of theSan Angelo metropolitan area.[3]
Geography[edit]
The Concho Valley is located inWest Texasin an area from the southwestern reaches of theEdwards Plateauand the northeastern edge of theChihuahuan desert.TheNorth Concho RiverandSouth Concho Rivermerge to form theConcho Riverin San Angelo.
Identity[edit]
Many businesses and organizations use the term "Concho" or "Concho Valley", helping to form a regional identity in the area surrounding the Concho River. Some include theBoy Scouts of AmericaConcho Valley Council,Concho Valley Council of Governments,Concho Valley Electric Cooperative,etc. The oldest isFort Concho,built in 1867.
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References[edit]
- ^"Archived copy"(PDF).Archived(PDF)from the original on 2015-03-14.Retrieved2015-05-09.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^Julia Cauble Smith:Concho Riverfrom theHandbook of TexasOnline.Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ^"San Angelo (city) 2014 Population Estimates".US Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon April 3, 2013.RetrievedFebruary 23,2015.
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