Concho Valley Explained

Concho Valley
Settlement Type:Region
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:West Texas
Area Total Sq Mi:16376
Population Total:157,721[1]
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code:325

The Concho Valley is a region in West Texas. The region takes its name from the Concho River ("shell" in Spanish), named due to its abundance of freshwater mussels in the river.

Counties

There are variations of the region, but according to the Concho Valley Council of Governments, the Concho Valley consists of 13 counties encompassing an area of 16376sqmi.

Cities

With an estimated population of 97,492 in 2014, San Angelo is the principal city and center of the San Angelo metropolitan area.[2]

Geography

The Concho Valley is located in West Texas in an area from the southwestern reaches of the Edwards Plateau and the northeastern edge of the Chihuahuan desert. The North Concho River and South Concho River merge to form the Concho River in San Angelo.

Identity

Many businesses and organizations use the term "Concho" or "Concho Valley", helping to form a regional identity in the area surrounding the Concho River. Some include the Boy Scouts of America Concho Valley Council, Concho Valley Council of Governments, Concho Valley Electric Cooperative, etc. The oldest is Fort Concho, built in 1867.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2015-05-09 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150314151034/http://txsdc.utsa.edu/Resources/TPEPP/Estimates/2012/2012_txpopest_cog.pdf . 2015-03-14 .
  2. Web site: San Angelo (city) 2014 Population Estimates . February 23, 2015 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130403164629/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4864472.html . April 3, 2013 .