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Myrtle Springs, Texas
Old Myrtle Springs School
Old Myrtle Springs School
Country United States
State Texas
County Van Zandt
Area
 • Total 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km2)
 • Land 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 828
 • Density 111.9/sq mi (43.13/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
75169

Myrtle Springs is a small community located in Van Zandt County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it doesn't have its own official city government like a town or city. In 2010, the population of Myrtle Springs was 828 people.

Where is Myrtle Springs?

Myrtle Springs is found in the state of Texas. It is located at specific geographic coordinates: 32 degrees, 36 minutes, 54 seconds North latitude and 95 degrees, 55 minutes, 58 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

Land and Water Area

The total area of Myrtle Springs is about 7.4 square miles (which is about 19.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, covering about 7.3 square miles (18.9 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is covered by water.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Myrtle Springs is counted during a special survey called the United States Census. This survey happens every ten years.

Population in 2010

According to the 2010 census, there were 828 people living in Myrtle Springs. This was the first time Myrtle Springs was counted as a separate census-designated place.

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