West Tawakoni, Texas
City · Population 2,187 · #579 in Texas
About West Tawakoni
Set in the northeastern part of Texas, West Tawakoni is a small town counting 2,187 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, West Tawakoni is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 776 residents per square mile.
📰 West Tawakoni News Today
- Tawakoni firefighter indicted on criminal charges after reportedly asking underage girl if she wanted to have sex WFAA · Apr 24
- Sigmund Albert Sherman Brandenburg Obituary (2026) - West Tawakoni, TX - Mullin-Fuller Funeral Home - Wills Point Legacy obituary · Feb 7
- Small-town North Texas mayor resigns during council meeting WFAA · Sep 11
- West Tawakoni, Texas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 19
- West Tawakoni, TX Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 19
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What Makes West Tawakoni Unique
- The only place in America named West Tawakoni — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in West Tawakoni
- Ranchero's Mexican Grill — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,187
Rank in state#579 of 1,224
Land area2.82 sq mi
Density776/sq mi
Coordinates32.8996, -96.0359