Fort Worth

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Fort Worth
General Information
Name Fort Worth
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type City
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates 
   
       32°45 
       N°97
Map
Population
Total 918,915
Density auto per km²
Area
Total 910.6 km²
Land 888.1 km²
Water 22.5 km²
Government
Type
Leader
Time Zone
Standard UTC-6
DST UTC-5


Fort Worth is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the 13th-largest city in the United States and the fifth-largest city in Texas. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, which is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

History[edit | edit source]

Fort Worth was established in 1849 as an army outpost on a bluff overlooking the Trinity River. The city was named after General William Jenkins Worth, a hero of the Mexican–American War.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Fort Worth has a diverse economy with key industries including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and transportation. The city is home to several multinational corporations and has a strong presence in the energy sector.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Fort Worth is known for its rich cultural heritage, including the Fort Worth Stockyards, which celebrate the city's Western heritage. The city is also home to several world-class museums, such as the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Education[edit | edit source]

The city is served by the Fort Worth Independent School District and is home to several institutions of higher education, including Texas Christian University and Texas Wesleyan University.

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

Fort Worth has a robust healthcare system with several major hospitals and medical centers, including the Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and the Cook Children's Medical Center.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Fort Worth is served by the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. The city also has an extensive network of highways and public transportation options, including the Trinity Railway Express.

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