Borger, Texas
Borger (/ˈbɔːrɡər/ BOR-gər) is the largest city in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States. The population was 12,551 at the 2020 census. Borger is named for businessman Asa Philip "Ace" Borger, who also established the Hutchinson County seat of Stinnett and several other small towns in Texas and Oklahoma.
Borger, Texas | |
|---|---|
Downtown Borger | |
| Nicknames: Smokey City,
The Dirty B, Brick Town B-Town | |
Location of Borger, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 35°39′33″N 101°24′06″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hutchinson |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marvin "Bubba" Dickson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.79 sq mi (22.78 km2) |
| • Land | 8.79 sq mi (22.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,097 ft (944 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,551 |
| • Density | 1,412.72/sq mi (545.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 79007-79008 |
| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-09556 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409881 |
| Website | Borger, Texas |
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