Flat, Texas facts for kids
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Flat, Texas
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 Flat, Texas
Location in Texas
Flat, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Coryell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.4 sq mi (148.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,839 ft (560.5 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 157 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
76526
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
Flat is a small, quiet community in Coryell County, Texas, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county. Flat is also part of a larger area that includes the cities of Killeen and Temple.
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History of Flat
The area where Flat is located was first called "Mesquite Flat." This name was used when people tried to open a post office there. However, the name "Mesquite Flat" was too long for the post office application. So, they decided to shorten it. The new name became simply "Flat."
Early Days of Flat
The post office in Flat successfully opened in 1897. Its special mail code, known as a ZIP code, is 76526. In 1914, Flat was a busy little place. About 100 people lived there. The community had three general stores where people could buy many different things. There was also a cotton gin, which is a machine that separates cotton fibers from their seeds.
Changes Over Time
By the mid-1920s, the number of people living in Flat dropped to about 25. But by the late 1930s, the population grew again to 125. A big change happened in 1942. This was when Fort Hood, a large military base, was built nearby. A lot of the land around Flat that was used for farming became part of the military base.
In 1960, Flat's population reached 200 people. The local school in Flat joined with the Gatesville ISD in 1963. This meant students from Flat would go to school in Gatesville. By 1970, the population was 210. In 2000, the number of people living in Flat was 861. However, between 2000 and 2020, the population went down to 157.
Climate in Flat
The weather in Flat is known for its hot and humid summers. Humid means the air feels sticky because there is a lot of moisture in it. The winters are usually mild to cool. This means they are not too cold.
Understanding the Climate Type
According to a system called the Köppen climate classification, Flat has a "humid subtropical climate." On climate maps, this is shown as Cfa. This type of climate is common in areas that are warm and have plenty of rain throughout the year.
Population Information
"Demographics" is a word used to describe facts about a population, like how many people live in a place. The population of Flat has changed over the years.
Population Changes in Flat
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| 2020 | 157 | — | |
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The numbers above show how many people lived in Flat during different years. For example, in 2020, there were 157 people. These numbers come from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts the population every ten years.
