Central Texas Council of Governments
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Map of Texas highlighting counties served by the Central Texas Council of Governments | |
| Formation | December 1968 |
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| Type | Voluntary association of governments |
Region served | 6,540 sq mi (16,900 km2) |
Membership | 7 counties |
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 374,518 | — |
| 2006 | 406,099 | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 449,641 | +10.7% |
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The Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) is a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts in Central Texas.
Based in Belton, the Central Texas Council of Governments is a member of the Texas Association of Regional Councils.
Counties served
Largest cities in the region (Census 2010 Population)
- Killeen (127,921)
- Temple (66,102)
- Copperas Cove (32,032)
- Harker Heights (26,700)
- Belton (18,216)
- Gatesville (15,751)
- Lampasas (6,681)
- Rockdale (5,595)
- Cameron (5,552)
- Nolanville (4,259)
Military community
Fort Hood is located in Bell and Coryell Counties and is the largest employer in the CTCOG region. The U.S. Census recognizes Fort Hood as a Census-Designated Place; in 2010 the Fort Hood CDP had 29,589 residents.
References
- ↑ Total Population Estimates for Texas Councils of Governments - Texas State Data Center.
External links
- Central Texas Council of Governments - Official site.
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