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Information on Merkel, Taylor County

Welcome to our dedicated page for Merkel, located in the state of Texas, Taylor County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.

This page provides essential details such as the city hall's contact information, including its address, office hours, and ways to reach out via phone or email, making it easier for you to access city-related services. Additionally, we offer useful insights into key local services, including hospitals, schools, parks, and other points of interest in Merkel, Taylor County.

You can also explore up-to-date demographic statistics, learn about the city's history and unique features, and find answers to frequently asked questions regarding services and procedures.

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Merkel town HALL, Taylor County

Merkel town Hall's address	Merkel Merkel Municipal Building 100 Kent St Merkel, TX 79536-3612 United States
Phone number of Merkel town Hall	+1 325-928-4911
Merkel, TX email	Not available
Merkel official website	merkeltexas.com/
Mayor of Merkel	Mike Mcleod
Taylor County, Texas: Vital Records	Merkel vital records
Birth Certificate	Order your Texas birth certificate online

Common questions about Merkel

What county is Merkel TX in?

Merkel, TX is located in Taylor County

Where is Merkel, Texas ?

Merkel is located in Taylor County, in the west-central part of the United States, Texas. It lies approximately 17 miles west of Abilene along Interstate 20. Positioned in the Texas Rolling Plains, Merkel is part of the Abilene Metropolitan Statistical Area and serves as a small yet significant community within this region.

What is the cost of living in Merkel TX ?

Merkel administrative division

Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Taylor - other counties in Texas

Merkel building department, TX

If you're planning a construction project in Merkel, Texas, and need a building permit, you'll want to begin your process at the Merkel City Hall located at 100 Kent Street. The friendly staff there can provide essential guidance on the documentation required and help ensure your project complies with local regulations. To gain a clear understanding of associated costs and processing times specific to Merkel, TX, it's recommended that you contact the office directly. This proactive step can help streamline your application and get your project moving forward as efficiently as possible.

If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Merkel's town hall or Taylor County authorities directly.

Demography of Merkel

Name of Merkel inhabitants (demonym)	Not available
Date	Current value	Classed by Region/Country
Population	2 471 inhabitants (2020)	517 / 6 765
Population density in Merkel	1 274,9 pop/sq mi (492,2 pop/km²)

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List of Passport Facilities in Merkel, TX

This town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Merkel, TX

Name	Street	Phone number
ABILENE MAIN POST OFFICE	341 PINE STREET	3257382135
NOLAN COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK	100 E 3RD STREET	3252352111
CALLAHAN COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK	100 WEST 4TH STREET	3258545825
BALLINGER MAIN POST OFFICE	116 S 8TH STREET	3253652719
COLORADO CITY MAIN POST OFFICE	116 W 3RD STREET	3257283612
SCURRY COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK OFFICE	1806 25TH STREET,	3255735641
COLEMAN POST OFFICE	201 WEST PECAN STREET	3256254315
BROWNWOOD MAIN POST OFFICE	600 CENTER AVENUE	3256460656

Top 3 most popular banks in Merkel

There are 2 bank branches in Merkel.
First Financial Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Merkel with 1 branch offices, followed by Prosperity Bank with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Merkel:

Bank's name	Number of branch offices	Service Type
First Financial Bank, National Association	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Prosperity Bank	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Merkel administrative numbers

Merkel town code	4847796
Merkel town phone area code	325
Merkel town postcode	79536

Toponymy and translation of Merkel

Japanese: マーケル	Korean: 머컬	Russian: Меркел
Chinese: 默克尔

Transportation modes in Merkel

Airport	Dyess Air Force Base 9.3 miles Abilene Regional Airport 19.2 miles Avenger Field 27.1 miles

Merkel territory

Merkel area	1,94 sq mi (5,02 km²)
Merkel altitude	1 870 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinates	Latitude: 32.47 Longitude: -100.003 Latitude: 32° 28' 12'' North Longitude: 100° 0' 11'' West
Time zone	UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Natural parks	Merkel isn't part of a natural park

What is Merkel close to?

Nearby cities include: Trent, Tye, Hawley and Impact

Trent	Trent	Hawley
Trent		Tye
Sweetwater	Tye	Tye

Trent 6.6 miles	Tye 8.6 miles	Hawley 15 miles
Impact 15.7 miles	Abilene 16 miles	Buffalo Gap 16.4 miles
Anson 20.9 miles	Tuscola 21.7 miles	Sweetwater 23.2 miles
Lawn 27.6 miles	Roby 28.8 miles	Clyde 30 miles
Hamlin 30 miles	Roscoe 31 miles

Distance between Merkel and other main cities and towns

New York City : 1545 miles	Los Angeles : 1060 miles	Chicago : 941 miles
Houston : 332 miles	Phoenix : 704 miles	Philadelphia : 1474 miles
San Antonio : 229 miles	San Diego : 999 miles	Dallas : 187 miles
San Jose : 1283 miles	Fort Worth : 157 miles closest	Austin : 203 miles
Jacksonville : 1092 miles	Columbus : 1107 miles	Indianapolis : 922 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Elementary schools in Merkel

Merkel Elementary

District of Merkel Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 546

Middle schools in Merkel

Merkel Middle

District of Merkel Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 278

High schools in Merkel

Merkel High School

District of Merkel Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 281