Horseshoe Bay, Texas facts for kids
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Horseshoe Bay, Texas
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Location of Horseshoe Bay, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Llano, Burnet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.59 sq mi (42.96 km2) |
| • Land | 14.32 sq mi (37.10 km2) |
| • Water | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
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| • Total | 4,257 |
| • Density | 256.60/sq mi (99.092/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78654, 78657
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-34862 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410794 |
Horseshoe Bay is a city in Texas, located in both Llano and Burnet counties. It sits right on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson and a part of the Colorado River.
This city is famous for its beautiful golf courses, a big hotel and resort, and lots of fun water sports. Before it officially became a city in 2005, it was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). In 2020, about 4,257 people lived there.
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Exploring Horseshoe Bay's Location
Horseshoe Bay is mostly in Llano County. A smaller part of it stretches into Burnet County. It's on the southern side of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson.
The city is about 28 miles (45 km) southeast of Llano. It's also about 8 miles (13 km) west of Marble Falls. If you're coming from downtown Austin, it's about 51 miles (82 km) northwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Horseshoe Bay covers a total area of about 16.59 square miles (42.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Horseshoe Bay's Weather
The weather in Horseshoe Bay is usually hot and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means the area gets plenty of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
Population of Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay was first counted as a special area for the census in 1990. It officially became a city in 2006.
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| 1990 | 1,546 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,337 | 115.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,418 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,257 | 24.5% | |
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The city's population has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1990, there were 1,546 people. By 2020, the population had increased to 4,257 people.
Schools in Horseshoe Bay
If you live in the Llano County part of Horseshoe Bay, you would attend schools in the Llano Independent School District. If you live in the Burnet County part, you would go to schools in the Marble Falls Independent School District. As of August 2024, there are no public or private schools located directly inside Horseshoe Bay.
Famous People from Horseshoe Bay
- Chuck Woolery, a well-known game show host, lived in Horseshoe Bay.
See also
In Spanish: Horseshoe Bay (Texas) para niños
