Houston is the most populated city in Texas. Houston city near the coast of Gulf of Mexico has an area of 579.4 sq. miles.
Houston in Texas has a geographical position of 29.76° N and 95.38° W.
Houston city in Texas has a population density of 3655 persons per sq. mile. A total estimated population of 2.1 million in 2006 consisted of 50.1% females and 49.9% males. The total population comprised of 37.4% Hispanics, 30.8% of White Non-Hispanics, 25.3% Blacks, 1.7% Vietnamese, 1.2% Chinese, 1% of Asian Indians, 0.8% of American Indians and 1.8% of others.
Houston Airports
There are six airports in or around Houston. They are: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby airport (HOU), Ellington Field airport (EFD), Houston – Southwest (AXH), Flyin'B (39R), Skyway Manor (T79)
Houston Climate
Houston, being near to Gulf of Mexico coast, experiences a maritime climate with pleasant summers and mild winters. The average daily temperature in January is about 52º F and that in July around 84ºF. The lowest January temperature is around 43º F and the highest July temperature is about 93º F.
Houston receives over 6” of rainfall in June/July, and near about 6” of rainfall in August/September. Snowfall is minimal in Houston. In January it may receive up to about 0.4” of snow.
Houston Tourist Attractions
The tourist attractions that the city of Houston has to offer include:
- APT Galerie of Art
- AFS Training Museum at 415 Barren Springs Drive
- Art Car Museum at 140 Heights Boulevard
- Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens at Museums 1, Westcott Street
- Buffalo Soldier National Museum and Heritage Center at 1834 Southmore Boulevard
- Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum at 4011 Yupon Street
- Children's Museum of Houston at 1500 Binz Street
- Collectors Shop at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at 1 Hermann Circle Drive
Houston Medical Centers
Medical facilities are extensive in
Houston. Some of the noted medical centers in Houston are:
- Hermann Hospital
- Dubuis Hospital of Houaston
- Texas Children's Hospital
