Temple, Texas

City

Coordinates

31.100°N 97.350°W

State

Texas

Region

Central

County:

Bell

Founded:

1882

Founded by:

Bernard Moore Temple

Mottos:

"Choose Temple!"

Government:

Council–manager

Website:

www.templetx.gov

Area Total:

76.01 sq mi (196.85 km2)

Area Land:

71.17 sq mi (184.33 km2)

Area Water:

4.84 sq mi (12.52 km2)

Population:

Total: 66,102
Estimate (2019): 78,439
Density: 1,102.14/sq mi (425.53/km2)

Elevation:

719 ft (219 m)

ZIP codes:

76501, 76502, 76503, 76504, 76505, 76508

Time zone:

UTC−6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST): UTC−5 (CDT)