Deep East Texas Council of Governments
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Map of Texas highlighting counties served by the Deep East Texas Council of Governments | |
| Formation | 1967 |
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| Type | Voluntary association of governments |
Region served | 9,906 sq mi (25,660 km2) |
Membership | 12 counties |
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 355,862 | — |
| 2006 | 368,675 | +3.6% |
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The Deep East Texas Council of Government (DETCOG) is a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts in Deep East Texas.
Based in Jasper, the Deep East Texas Council of Governments is a member of the Texas Association of Regional Councils.
Counties served
Largest cities in the region
| City | 2000 Population [2] |
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| Lufkin | 32,709 |
| Nacogdoches | 29,914 |
| Jasper | 8,247 |
| Crockett | 7,141 |
| Center | 5,678 |
| Diboll | 5,470 |
| Livingston | 5,433 |
References
- ↑ Total Population Estimates for Texas Councils of Governments - Texas State Data Center.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
- Deep East Texas Council of Governments - Official site.
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