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City Statistics

Location: Harris County, Texas.
Population:
1.8 million (city); 4.3 million (metropolitan area).
Ethnic mix:
54% white, 23% Hispanic, 19% African American and 4% Asian.
Religion:
Majority Baptist and Catholic, minorities include Protestant, Hindu, Muslim, Methodist, Presbyterian, Jewish and Episcopalian.
Time zone:
GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to Saturday before second Sunday in October).
Electricity:
110/120 volts AC, 60Hz; American-style flat two-pin plugs.
Average January temp:
10°C (50°F).
Average July temp:
26°C (79°F).
Annual rainfall:
884mm (34.8 inches).



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