Map of Alvarado city, Texas

Alvarado (/ˌælvəˈreɪdoʊ/ AL-və-RAY-doh) is the oldest city in Johnson County, Texas. The population was 3,785 as of the 2010 census, up from 3,288 at the 2000 census.

Alvarado city overview:
Name:	Alvarado city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Johnson County
Elevation:	764 ft (233 m)
Total Area:	4.89 sq mi (12.68 km²)
Land Area:	4.15 sq mi (10.76 km²)
Water Area:	0.74 sq mi (1.92 km²)
Total Population:	3,785
Population Density:	1,090.78/sq mi (421.14/km²)
ZIP code:	76009
Area code:	817
FIPS code:	4802260
GNISfeature ID:	1329475
Website:	www.cityofalvarado.org

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Geography

Alvarado is located in eastern Johnson County at 32°24′23″N 97°12′46″W / 32.40639°N 97.21278°W / 32.40639; -97.21278 (32.406342, –97.212792), at the intersection of US Highway 67 and Interstate 35W. The city is 26 miles (42 km) south of the center of Fort Worth and 39 miles (63 km) southwest of Dallas.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Alvarado has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.5 km), of which 4.1 square miles (10.6 km) are land and 0.73 square miles (1.9 km), or 15.35%, are water. The water area comprises Alvarado Park Lake, a reservoir on Turkey Creek 3 miles (5 km) southwest of the city. Alvarado is drained by the North Fork of Chambers Creek, a southeast-flowing stream that is part of the Trinity River watershed.

Alvarado’s nearest neighboring communities are Venus to the east, Keene to the west, Burleson to the north, and Grandview to the south.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alvarado has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.