Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 15,013.
Males: 7,489  (49.9%)
Females: 7,524  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

36.1 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip code: 77630

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,103 (it was $44,278 in 2000)
Bridge City-Orangefield:

$76,103
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,492 (it was $18,583 in 2000)

Bridge City-Orangefield CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $227,174 (it was $68,200 in 2000)
Bridge City-Orangefield:

$227,174
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $220,466; detached houses: $245,753; townhouses or other attached units: $212,675; in 2-unit structures: $242,305; mobile homes: $81,395; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $51,491
March 2022 cost of living index in Bridge City-Orangefield: 85.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Bridge City-Orangefield, TX (2000)
    • 14,39593.2%White alone
    • 6134.0%Hispanic
    • 2261.5%Asian alone
    • 960.6%American Indian alone
    • 960.6%Two or more races
    • 220.1%Black alone
    • 20.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 20.01%Other race alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 82.9 square miles.

Population density: 181 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bridge City-Orangefield CCD:

1.5% ($1,038)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: East Jefferson, TX (9.7 miles , pop. 116,060).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Southeast Montgomery, TX (92.1 miles , pop. 208,076).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (94.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Bridge City, TX (0.8 miles ),
West Orange, TX (2.5 miles ),
Orange, TX (2.7 miles ),
Groves, TX (2.8 miles ),
Port Neches, TX (2.8 miles ),
East Jefferson, TX (3.1 miles ),
Nederland, TX (3.2 miles ),
Central Gardens, TX (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 30.04 N, Longitude: 93.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 409

Distribution of median household income in Bridge City-Orangefield, TX in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Bridge City-Orangefield, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Chemicals (11.5%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.7%)
  • Chemicals (16.7%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (6.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
  • Utilities (3.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.0%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Chemicals (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Bridge City-Orangefield, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Electricians (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)

Average climate in Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas average temperatures Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas average precipitation Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas humidity Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas wind speed Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas snowfall Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas sunshine Bridge City-Orangefield, Texas clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 74.2. This is about average.

City:

74.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.164. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.164
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 4.20. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.20
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.665. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.665
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.45. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.45
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Bridge City-Orangefield-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 50% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/7/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.3 miles away from the Bridge City-Orangefield place center killed one person and injured 81 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 10/11/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the place center injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bridge City-Orangefield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 40% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 133.9 miles away from Bridge City-Orangefield center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 133.7 miles away from Bridge City-Orangefield center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 139.0 miles away from Bridge City-Orangefield center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 127.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 267.4 miles away from Bridge City-Orangefield center
On 5/10/2012 at 15:15:38, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 4.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 137.9 miles away from Bridge City-Orangefield center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Orange County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Hurricanes: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Fires: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Bridge City-Orangefield:

  • PINEHURST NURSING AND REHABILITATION LP (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; ORANGE, TX)
  • GREEN ACRES CONVALESCEN (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; BRIDGE CITY, TX)
  • SABINE NECHES HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; BRIDGE CITY, TX)
  • SOUTH WEST TEXAS HOME HEALTH INC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; BRIDGE CITY, TX)
  • MEMORIAL HERMANN BAPTIST ORANGE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; ORANGE, TX)
  • RENAL CENTER OF ORANGE, LLC (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; ORANGE, TX)
  • WESTMONT COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; ORANGE, TX)

Amtrak station near Bridge City-Orangefield:

  • 17 miles: BEAUMONT (2555 W. CEDAR ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bridge City-Orangefield:

  • Lamar University (about 14 miles; Beaumont, TX; Full-time enrollment: 13,658)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 14 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • McNeese State University (about 40 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)
  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 43 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 2,160)
  • Lee College (about 71 miles; Baytown, TX; FT enrollment: 4,278)
  • The University of Texas Medical Branch (about 76 miles; Galveston, TX; FT enrollment: 2,314)
  • San Jacinto Community College (about 81 miles; Pasadena, TX; FT enrollment: 13,517)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Bridge City-Orangefield: Bridge City Volunteer Fire and Rescue (A), Bridge City Police Department (B), The W H Stark Home (C), Bridge City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Orangefield Station (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bridge City-Orangefield include: Circle Drive Baptist Church (A), Church of Christ (B), Second Baptist Church (C), Orangefield Pentecostal Church (D), Saint Paul United Methodist Church (E), Saint Mark Lutheran Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Adcock Cemetery (1), Granger Cemetery (2), Floyd Cemetery (3), Winfree Cemetery (4), Williams Cemetery (5), Thomas Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bird Island Bayou (A), Sandy Creek (B), Marie Gully (C), Nig Bayou (D), Grays Bayou (E), Old River Bayou (F), Neches River (G), Cole Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bridge City-Orangefield include: Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area - Bessie Height (1), Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area - Old River (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Orange County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.5%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

8.9%
Whole state:

15.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.4%
Whole state:

6.7%
40 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Bridge City-Orangefield:

Marital status in Bridge City-Orangefield, TX
  • Never married: 19.6%
  • Now married: 65.3%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Bridge City-Orangefield:

  • High school or higher: 83.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bridge City-Orangefield, TX (based on Orange County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant34,58597
Catholic10,2287
Mainline Protestant3,32415
Other2,1068
Black Protestant8483
None30,746-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Here:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

0.73 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 48
Orange County:

5.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 37
This county:

4.48 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Orange County:

9.4%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.4%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Orange County:

7.1%
State:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Bridge City-Orangefield:

  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDEI (1250 AM; 5 kW; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KQHN (1510 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEDERLAND, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUHD (1150 AM; 0 kW; PORT NECHES, TX; Owner: VISION LATINABROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOGT (1600 AM; 1 kW; ORANGE, TX; Owner: G-CAP COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KOLE (1340 AM; 1 kW; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: CITYGATE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KZZB (990 AM; 1 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: MARTIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIKR (1450 AM; 1 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KLCL (1470 AM; 5 kW; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRCM (1380 AM; 1 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: VOICE BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bridge City-Orangefield:

  • KCOL-FM (92.5 FM; GROVES, TX; Owner: VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRWP (97.5 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKMY (104.5 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYKR (95.1 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQXY-FM (94.1 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KIOC (106.1 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTXB (89.7 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KOBT (100.7 FM; WINNIE, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KVLU (91.3 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: LAMAR UNIVERSITY)
  • KQBU-FM (93.3 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KQQK (107.9 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTJM (98.5 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KYKZ (96.1 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBIU (103.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZWA (104.9 FM; MOSS BLUFF, LA; Owner: B & C BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KTCX (102.5 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K277AG (103.3 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAYD-FM (101.7 FM; SILSBEE, TX; Owner: HILCO COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bridge City-Orangefield:

  • K09VO (Channel 9; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: BEAUMONT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KITU (Channel 34; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION INC)
  • KBTV-TV (Channel 4; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR, L.L.C.)
  • KFDM-TV (Channel 6; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KBMT (Channel 12; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 12 OF BEAUMONT, INC.)
  • KVHP (Channel 29; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJDF-LP (Channel 46; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: ARACELIS ORTIZ, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CARLOS ORTIZ)
  • KUIL-LP (Channel 64; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: BLUE BONNET COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEBQ-LP (Channel 22; BEAUMONT-ORANGE, TX; Owner: WELLSPRINGS BEAUMONT TELEVISION, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bridge City-Orangefield, TX
  • 50.7%Electricity
  • 43.5%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Wood
  • 0.4%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bridge City-Orangefield, TX
  • 52.3%Electricity
  • 44.3%Utility gas
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bridge City-Orangefield compared to Texas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Bridge City-Orangefield on our top lists:

  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: chemicals (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: petroleum and coal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: petroleum and coal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: electricians (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (population 5,000+)"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: retail florists (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: health and personal care, except drug, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: chemicals (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: rail and water transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other production occupations including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life, physical, and social science technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #36 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: water transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: plastics and rubber products (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: repair and maintenance (population 5,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: department and other general merchandise stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: warehousing and storage (population 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: drugs, sundries, and chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: warehousing and storage (population 5,000+)"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 (77630) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French Canadian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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