Bryan-College Station, Texas

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Bryan-College Station, Texas


Location in the state of Texas

County Brazos County, Texas
Area
 - Total
 - Water

216.7 km² (83.6 mi²).
 0.3 km²; (0.05 mi²)
Population

- 2000
- Density (in 2000)


133550
616.3/ km² (1,597.5 mi²)

Time zone Central: UTC-6

Bryan-College Station, often known as B-CS, is the name given to the twin cities of Bryan and College Station situated in Central Texas, USA. B-CS is the 18th largest city in Texas. The cities have gained national recognition as one of the most liveable metropolitan areas in the United States. With a combined population of over 130,000, B-CS boast many of the amenities of a large city while maintaining a small town atmosphere. Local unemployment hovers under two percent, among the lowest in the nation, and cost of living is very affordable.

B/CS is conveniently located in the heart of Texas, approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States. It is 95 miles north of Houston, 166 miles northeast of San Antonio and 169 miles south of Dallas. It is 104 miles east of Austin, the state capital of Texas. 75% of the Texas and Louisiana populations (13.1 million people) live within 3.5 driving hours. Area lakes cover 180,000 acres and include Lake Somerville, Lake Conroe, Gibbon's Creak Reservoir, Lake Limestone and many others. The main campus of Texas A&M University is located here, a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution. The university's enrollment includes approximately 44,000 students on the 5,200 acre (21 km²) campus. Blinn College is also located here and has an enrollment of over 5,000 students. The local climate is subtropical and temperate and winters are mild with periods of low temperature usually lasting less than two months. Snow and ice are rare. Summers are warm, humid, and hot with occasional showers.

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