Lubbock (pronounced /ˈlʌbək/) is an American city in the state of Texas. Located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, it is the county seat of Lubbock County, and the home of Texas Tech University. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 199,564, making it the 87th largest city in the United States and the 11th largest in Texas. The 2009 population was estimated to be 225,856. with the Lubbock metropolitan area having a population of 276,659 Lubbock County had an estimated 2009 population of 270,550.

Land Area (sq mi): 114.8
Area Code: 806
Name: Lubbock, Texas
Metro population: 276,659
Longitude (Degrees): 101
As of: 2009
Elevation (m): 992.4
Also Known As: Hub City
Longitude (Minutes): 52
Elevation (ft): 3202
Leader: Tom Martin
Official Name: City of Lubbock
Total Area (sq. mi): 114.9
Latitude: N
Latitude (Seconds): 53
Type: City
Water Area (sq mi): 0.1
Website: www.ci.lubbock.tx.us
Postcode: 79401-79416, 79423, 79424, 79430, 79452, 79453, 79457, 79464, 79490, 79491, 79493, 79499
Time Zone: CST
Longitude: W
Total Population: 225856 (87th)
Latitude (Minutes): 33
Government type: Council-manager
Motto: The Giant Side of Texas
Longitude (Seconds): 40
Name: Lubbock, Texas
Name: City of Lubbock
Water Area (km): 0.3
Land Area (km): 297.4
Total Area (km): 297.6
Founding Date: 1890-01-01 00:00:00.0