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Sand Springs, Texas
Sand Springs, Texas is located in Texas
Sand Springs, Texas
Sand Springs, Texas
Location in Texas
Sand Springs, Texas is located in the United States
Sand Springs, Texas
Sand Springs, Texas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Texas
County Howard
Area
 • Total 2.570 sq mi (6.66 km2)
 • Land 2.570 sq mi (6.66 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
2,431 ft (741 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 835
 • Density 324.90/sq mi (125.45/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 432
GNIS feature ID 1346542

Sand Springs is a small place in Howard County, Texas, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local city government. It is also a census-designated place, which is an area the government defines for counting people.

In 2010, 835 people lived in Sand Springs. A major highway, Interstate 20, goes right through the community.

Where is Sand Springs?

Sand Springs is located in Howard County, Texas. It is in the western part of Texas. The area is mostly flat land.

Land Area

The U.S. Census Bureau says Sand Springs covers about 2.57 square miles (6.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.

People in Sand Springs

In 2010, the population of Sand Springs was 835 people. The government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This helps them understand how communities are growing or changing.

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