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'''Carrington''' is a city in [[Freemont County, West Monroe|Freemont County]] in the Ibican state of [[West Monroe]]. Its population was 140,935 at the 2020 census. Carrington is the sixth most-populated city in Freemont County and the xxth [[List of municipalities in West Monroe|most-populated city in Monroe]]. | '''Carrington''' is a city in [[Freemont County, West Monroe|Freemont County]] in the Ibican state of [[West Monroe]]. Its population was 140,935 at the 2020 census. Carrington is the sixth most-populated city in Freemont County and the xxth [[List of municipalities in West Monroe|most-populated city in West Monroe]]. | ||
Carrington is home to the the Northeast Campus of [[Freemont County Community College]]. The city is served by the [[Carrington Independent School District]]. | Carrington is home to the the Northeast Campus of [[Freemont County Community College]]. The city is served by the [[Carrington Independent School District]]. The city is bounded by [[North Perrytown, West Monroe|North Perrytown]] to the west, [[Willmington]] to the south and northwest, and unincorporated Freemont County to the north and east | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
According to the [[ | According to the [[Ibican Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|42|sqmi|sqkm|2}}. | ||
===Main highways=== | ===Main highways=== | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
[[File:Southland Center at Sunset.jpg|750px|thumb|center|Southern view of the Carrington Center showing | [[File:Southland Center at Sunset.jpg|750px|thumb|center|Southern view of the Carrington Center showing the distinctive triangular skylight.]] | ||
In addition to its schools, the Northeast Campus of the FCCC, churches, parks, golf courses, recreation center, library, and the [[Freemont Health System]]'s Heritage Hospital, Carrington also has commercial and industrial sectors, restaurants, and shopping. Carrington Center, a regional shopping mall with over 100 stores, was opened in 1970 at SH 77 and SH 125. In addition to the Carrington Center, the city also features multiple big box stores, serving as the shopping hub of northeast Willmington. | In addition to its schools, the Northeast Campus of the FCCC, churches, parks, golf courses, recreation center, library, and the [[Freemont Health System]]'s Heritage Hospital, Carrington also has commercial and industrial sectors, restaurants, and shopping. Carrington Center, a regional shopping mall with over 100 stores, was opened in 1970 at SH 77 and SH 125. In addition to the Carrington Center, the city also features multiple big box stores, serving as the shopping hub of northeast Willmington. | ||
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The city is served by the [[Carrington Independent School District]], within which there are four high schools: Carrington High School, Truman High School, North Carrington High School, and Lowry Hills High School. | The city is served by the [[Carrington Independent School District]], within which there are four high schools: Carrington High School, Truman High School, North Carrington High School, and Lowry Hills High School. | ||
{{ | {{Freemont County, West Monroe}} | ||
{{Willmington | {{Greater Willmington}} | ||
[[Category:Cities in Freemont County, West Monroe]] | [[Category:Cities in Freemont County, West Monroe]] | ||
[[Category:Metro Willmington]] | [[Category:Metro Willmington]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:07, 21 November 2022
Carrington, West Monroe | |
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| City of Carrington | |
 Carrington City Hall | |
| Motto(s): "Omnis auctorias populo est" "Made For You" | |
 Location within Freemont County | |
| Country | Ibica |
| State | West Monroe |
| County | Freemont |
| Settled | 1847 |
| Incorporated | 1867 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Manager–council]] |
| • Mayor | Frazier Longstaff |
| • Manager | Joella Rodgers |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 140,935 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) |
| Area code | 284 |
Carrington is a city in Freemont County in the Ibican state of West Monroe. Its population was 140,935 at the 2020 census. Carrington is the sixth most-populated city in Freemont County and the xxth most-populated city in West Monroe.
Carrington is home to the the Northeast Campus of Freemont County Community College. The city is served by the Carrington Independent School District. The city is bounded by North Perrytown to the west, Willmington to the south and northwest, and unincorporated Freemont County to the north and east
Geography
According to the Ibican Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42 square miles (108.78 km2).
Main highways
Runs North-South through the city. Begins in Willmington to the south, continues north across the country.
Forms a half-loop around the Willmington area.
travels through the southeast corner of the city.
, which is Carrington Road, runs east–west through the city center, acting as the main thoroughfare in the city.
, has its southern terminus in the city, follows I-25 to the north.
Economy
In addition to its schools, the Northeast Campus of the FCCC, churches, parks, golf courses, recreation center, library, and the Freemont Health System's Heritage Hospital, Carrington also has commercial and industrial sectors, restaurants, and shopping. Carrington Center, a regional shopping mall with over 100 stores, was opened in 1970 at SH 77 and SH 125. In addition to the Carrington Center, the city also features multiple big box stores, serving as the shopping hub of northeast Willmington.
Education
The city is served by the Carrington Independent School District, within which there are four high schools: Carrington High School, Truman High School, North Carrington High School, and Lowry Hills High School.
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