Lufkin, Texas

Lufkin is a city located in Angelina County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,709. It is the county seat of Angelina County{{GR|6}}, and is situated in East Texas. The town is named for Abraham P. Lufkin, a cotton merchant and Galveston, Texas city councilman. Lufkin was a close friend of Paul Bremond, president of the Houston, East and West Texas Railway which developed the town.

Geography

Lufkin is located at 31°20'13" North, 94°43'49" West (31.336874, -94.730374){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 69.5 km² (26.8 mi²). 69.2 km² (26.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.48% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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