Coyote Flats, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Coyote Flats, Texas
City
Location in Johnson County and the U.S. state of Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Johnson
Area
• Total	3.36 sq mi (8.71 km2)
• Land	3.33 sq mi (8.62 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation	876 ft (267 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	345
• Density	102.68/sq mi (39.61/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	76031 (Cleburne)
Area code(s)	817, 682
FIPS code	48-17429
GNIS feature ID	2663677

Coyote Flats is a small city in Johnson County, which is part of the U.S. state of Texas. In 2020, about 345 people lived there. It's a quiet place that became its own city not too long ago.

Becoming a City: The Story of Coyote Flats

Why Coyote Flats Became a City

In 2009, a nearby city called Keene wanted to add some land to its area. This process is called annexation. It means a city expands its borders to include new land.

However, the people living in these areas did not want to become part of Keene. They strongly disagreed with the plan. A judge decided that three of the areas could not be annexed by Keene.

Starting a New City

Because of this, on March 10, 2010, 25 residents asked the Johnson County leaders to let them form their own city. They suggested the name "Coyote Flats."

An election was held on May 8, 2010, to decide if Coyote Flats should become an official city. Most people voted yes, with 76 votes for and 11 against.

First Mayor and Helpers

On August 11, 2010, John Barnett was sworn in as the first mayor of Coyote Flats. He thanked Jim McHale and Theo Embry for their hard work in helping to create the new city.

Where is Coyote Flats?

Coyote Flats is located in Texas. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Cleburne. It's also about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Keene. Another town, Alvarado, is about 7 miles (11.3 km) southwest.

If you travel further, downtown Fort Worth is about 30 miles (48 km) to the north. Downtown Dallas is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) to the northeast.

The United States Census Bureau says that Coyote Flats covers about 3.33 square miles (8.62 square kilometers) of land. It also has a small amount of water, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers).

How Many People Live Here?

The first time Coyote Flats was counted in a U.S. Census was in 2010. At that time, 312 people lived there. By the 2020 Census, the population had grown to 345 people.

See also

In Spanish: Coyote Flats para niños