Information on Merkel, Taylor County
The City of Merkel is located in the state of Texas, in Taylor County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Merkel City HALL, Taylor County
| Merkel City Hall's address | Merkel Merkel Municipal Building 100 Kent St Merkel, TX 79536-3612 United States | |
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| Phone number of Merkel City Hall | +1 325-928-4911 | |
| Merkel, TX email | Not available | |
| Merkel official website | merkeltexas.com | |
| Mayor of Merkel | Mike Mcleod | |
| Taylor County, Texas: Vital Records | Merkel vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Texas birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Merkel
What county is Merkel TX in?Merkel, TX is located in Taylor County |
Where is Merkel, Texas ?Merkel is located in Taylor County, in the west-central part of the United States, Texas. It lies approximately 17 miles west of Abilene along Interstate 20. Positioned in the Texas Rolling Plains, Merkel is part of the Abilene Metropolitan Statistical Area and serves as a small yet significant community within this region. |
Merkel administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor - other counties in Texas |
Demography of Merkel
| Name of Merkel inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 2 590 inhabitants | 499 / 5 940 | ||
| Population density in Merkel | 1 336,3 pop/sq mi (515,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Merkel, TX
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Merkel, TX
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| ABILENE MAIN POST OFFICE | 341 PINE STREET | 3257382135 |
| NOLAN COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 100 E 3RD STREET | 3252352111 |
| CALLAHAN COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 100 WEST 4TH STREET | 3258545825 |
| COLORADO CITY MAIN POST OFFICE | 116 W 3RD STREET | 3257283612 |
| BALLINGER MAIN POST OFFICE | 116 S 8TH STREET | 3253652719 |
| SCURRY COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK OFFICE | 1806 25TH STREET, | 3255735641 |
| COLEMAN POST OFFICE | 201 WEST PECAN STREET | 3256254315 |
| BRECKENRIDGE POST OFFICE | 123 WEST WILLIAMS STREET | 2545592877 |
| EASTLAND COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 100 WEST MAIN STREET | 2546292664 |
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2419 WEST AVENUE N | 3259422083 |
| SOUTHWEST STATION | 3201 WEST LOOP 306 | 3259478769 |
| SAN ANGELO MAIN POST OFFICE | 1 NORTH ABE ST | 3256597700 |
| BROWNWOOD MAIN POST OFFICE | 600 CENTER AVENUE | 3256460656 |
| BIG SPRING MAIN POST OFFICE | 501 SOUTH MAIN STREET | 4322637391 |
| SEYMOUR POST OFFICE | 210 N WASHINGTON ST. | 9408893550 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Merkel
There are 2 bank branches in Merkel.
First Financial Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Merkel with 1 branch offices, followed by Prosperity Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Merkel:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| First Financial Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Prosperity Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Merkel administrative numbers
| Merkel City code | 4847796 |
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| Merkel City postcode | 79536 |
Transportation modes in Merkel
| Airport | Dyess Air Force Base 9.8 miles Abilene Regional Airport 19.7 miles Avenger Field 26.6 miles |
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Merkel territory
| Merkel area | 1,94 sq mi (5,02 km²) |
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| Merkel altitude | 1 870 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 32.4682 Longitude: -100.012 Latitude: 32° 28' 6'' North Longitude: 100° 0' 43'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Merkel | Currently, the town Merkel isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Merkel isn't part of a natural park |
What is Merkel close to?
| Nearby cities include: Trent, Tye, Hawley and Impact | ||
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| Trent | Trent | Hawley |
| Trent |  | Tye |
| Sweetwater | Tye | Tye |
| Trent 6.6 miles | Tye 8.6 miles | Hawley 15 miles |
| Impact 15.7 miles | Abilene 16 miles | Buffalo Gap 16.4 miles |
| Anson 20.9 miles | Tuscola 21.7 miles | Sweetwater 23.2 miles |
| Lawn 27.6 miles | Roby 28.8 miles | Clyde 30 miles |
| Hamlin 30 miles | Roscoe 31 miles | |
Distance between Merkel and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1069 miles | Houston : 331 miles | Philadelphia : 1477 miles |
| Phoenix : 704 miles | San Antonio : 226 miles | San Diego : 997 miles |
| Dallas : 190 miles | San Jose : 1279 miles | Jacksonville : 1092 miles |
| Indianapolis : 924 miles | San Francisco : 1349 miles | Austin : 200 miles |
| Columbus : 1081 miles | Fort Worth : 157 miles closest | Charlotte : 1117 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Merkel, TX
Elementary schools in Merkel
Merkel Elementary
District of Merkel Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 546
Middle schools in Merkel
Merkel Middle
District of Merkel Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 278
High schools in Merkel
Merkel High School
District of Merkel Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 281
Leisure and activities in Merkel surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Tin Cup Country Club | Mesquite Grove Golf Course to Abilene 11.8 miles |
| Abilene Country Club - Fairway Oaks Course to Abilene 16 miles | Abilene Country Club - Club Course to Abilene 16.5 miles |
| Maxwell Municipal Golf Course to Abilene 16.6 miles | Willow Creek Golf Center to Abilene 16.8 miles |
| Lake Sweetwater Municipal Golf Course to Sweetwater 18 miles | |