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Boss, Texas
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 Boss, Texas
Location in Texas
Boss, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 682 & 817 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378036 |
Boss is a small place in Texas, United States, that is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Instead, it's looked after by the larger county government.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not part of an official city or town. Think of it like a neighborhood that's outside the city limits.
How These Communities Work
- These areas don't have their own city hall, mayor, or local police department.
- Instead, important services like roads, police protection, and fire services are usually handled by the larger county government.
- Boss is one of these communities in Tarrant County.
Where is Boss Located?
Boss is found in Tarrant County, which is in the state of Texas in the United States.
Geographic Details
- It is located at specific coordinates: 32 degrees, 33 minutes, 20 seconds North latitude and 97 degrees, 30 minutes, 29 seconds West longitude.
- The area is part of the Central Time Zone.
- The elevation of Boss is about 837 feet above sea level.
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