Watauga, Texas

Watauga, Texas
City Hall facing north on 24 March 2016.
Location within Tarrant County and Texas
Coordinates: 32°52′17″N 97°14′57″W / 32.87139°N 97.24917°W / 32.87139; -97.24917
Country United States
State Texas
County Tarrant
Government
  TypeHome Rule (Mayor-Council-Manager)
Area
  Total
4.16 sq mi (10.77 km2)
  Land4.16 sq mi (10.77 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
23,650
  Density5,700/sq mi (2,200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76148, 76137
Area code(s)817, 682
FIPS code48-76672
GNIS feature ID2412191
Websiteci.Watauga.TX.us

Watauga (/wɒˈtɔːɡə/) is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States, and a suburb of Fort Worth. The population was 23,650 at the 2020 census. The city's businesses and retail markets are generally located on Highway 377.