Dripping Springs, Texas
| Dripping Springs, Texas | |
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 Location of Dripping Springs, Texas |
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| Coordinates: 30°11′31″N 98°5′7″W / 30.19194°N 98.08528°WCoordinates: 30°11′31″N 98°5′7″W / 30.19194°N 98.08528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,788 |
| • Density | 468.7/sq mi (181.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 78620 |
| Area code(s) | 512 & 737 |
| FIPS code | 48-21424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1334617 |
Dripping Springs is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,788 at the 2010 census. Dripping Springs is a suburb of Austin, and is part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.
Dripping Springs is located at 30°11′31″N 98°05′07″W / 30.191998°N 98.085382°W (30.191998, -98.085382), 21 miles southwest of Austin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all land. The name "Dripping Springs" is a misnomer, as the city's springs maintain a steady trickle.
The city bills itself as the Gateway to Hill Country, referring to the 25-county region known as Texas Hill Country.
The City of Dripping Springs is served by the Dripping Springs Independent School District. The area is also served by the Pinnacle Campus of Austin Community College.
Dripping Springs is part of the Sustainable Places Project, an initiative to help Dripping Springs and other Central Texas cities create livable places that reflect community goals as the cities grow.
An HEB grocery store and Home Depot are located in the middle of town near the junction of U.S. Highway 290 and RR 12. Dripping Springs is also the wedding capital of Texas and tourist spot. The city and surrounding area is recognized as a brewery, distillery, and winery destination.
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