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Where is Wichita Falls, Texas? Wichita Falls, Texas is located at Latitude 33.897933 and Longitude -98.51628. Wichita Falls is in the Central (GMT -06:00) time zone. Telephone area codes in Wichita Falls include 940. This hometown does use daylight savings time. Wichita Falls, Texas is situated in Wichita County. Wichita County has an average elevation of 954 feet. Please explore this site for detailed population, demographic and housing data for Wichita Falls, Texas and Wichita County.

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How did Wichita Falls, Texas get its name?

The City of Wichita Falls received its name from a Wichita Indian encampment near a small Wichita River waterfall that was washed away in an 1886 flood; in 1986, a 54-foot replacement waterfall was built. - Andrea L

Where is the best place to eat in Wichita Falls, Texas?

Meer's in Wichita Mountains, OK. about 1 hr away from Wichita Falls and right inside the Wichita Mtns. Hibiscus Cafe is in Wichita Falls and it is authentic Greek food. The owners know their customers and the food is just as good as the service. - Ashley

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