Longview Texas
Longview Texas The city is located along Interstate 20 and Highway 259 in East Texas. The area is known for its production of cotton and rice. Longview has an old downtown district which is located in the northern part of the city. This district includes a variety of historic buildings that were originally built during the late 19th century. Tyler and Longview are considered by some to be twin cities. The population of the city is 81,638. The area around the city is known as the Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area. There are several cities in East Texas with populations larger than Longview. However, Longview has a good economy. The area is close to several oil refineries, and Longview is the home of several petrochemical plants. Many of these facilities are owned by oil companies that operate in other parts of the world. Longview is also home to the Port of Longview. The port is one of the largest ports in the country. It was once the center of the chemical industry in ...