Where is Aransas Pass, Texas, USA?

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Where is Aransas Pass, Texas Located in the United States? - Aransas Pass is a city located in the Nueces County of Texas, United States. Aransas Pass lies between 27.9095 Degrees North latitudes and -97.1492 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Aransas Pass, Texas

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About Aransas Pass, Nueces County, Texas

Aransas Pass is a city located in Nueces County in the U.S. state of Texas, United States. The city was established in the late nineteenth century and was named after the nearby Aransas Pass, a natural channel connecting the Gulf of Mexico to Corpus Christi Bay. Aransas Pass developed as a fishing, shipping, and coastal community within the Coastal Bend region of South Texas.

Population

According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of Aransas Pass is 8,011 as recorded in the 2020 Census, and the population density is approximately 1,000 people per square mile.

Area and Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Aransas Pass covers a total area of approximately 14.3 square miles (about 37.0 square kilometers), including about 7.6 square miles (19.7 square kilometers) of land and about 6.7 square miles (17.3 square kilometers) of water.

Location and Surroundings

Aransas Pass is located in southern Texas and lies within Nueces County along the northern edge of Corpus Christi Bay. The city is situated northeast of Corpus Christi and forms part of the Coastal Bend region near the Gulf of Mexico.

Attractions and Recreation

Aransas Pass offers waterfront parks, fishing piers, and coastal recreation areas that highlight the city’s maritime environment. Residents and visitors enjoy boating, fishing, birdwatching, and outdoor activities along the bay and nearby coastal areas.

Transportation

Aransas Pass is served by State Highway 361 and several regional roadways that connect the city with Corpus Christi and surrounding coastal communities. The nearest major airport serving the region is Corpus Christi International Airport.

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Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General information referenced from local and regional government resources.

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  • Aransas Pass, Texas City Facts

    CityAransas Pass
    StateTexas
    CountiesSan Patricio County, Aransas County
    CountryUnited States
    RegionSouth Texas - Coastal Bend
    Incorporated1909
    Founded1887
    Total AreaApproximately 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²)
    Land AreaApproximately 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
    Water AreaApproximately 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
    ElevationApproximately 16 ft (5 m)
    Population (2023 estimate)Approximately 9,000+
    Population (2020 Census)8,011
    Population DensityApproximately 1,140 people per sq mi (land area)
    Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST)
    ZIP Codes78336
    Area Code361
    Major HighwaysState Highway 35, State Highway 361
    Public TransitRegional Coastal Bend transportation services
    Major AttractionsConn Brown Harbor, Redfish Bay, nearby Port Aransas beaches and fishing areas
    Official Websitehttps://www.aransaspasstx.gov/

    Distance from Aransas Pass in Nueces County, Texas to Other Cities in Texas

    • Ingleside, TX – 4 miles (6 km)
    • Portland, TX – 12 miles (19 km)
    • Rockport, TX – 12 miles (19 km)
    • Port Aransas, TX – 15 miles (24 km)
    • Corpus Christi, TX – 20 miles (32 km)
    • Sinton, TX – 25 miles (40 km)
    • Kingsville, TX – 50 miles (80 km)
    • Beeville, TX – 60 miles (97 km)
    • Victoria, TX – 90 miles (145 km)
    • Refugio, TX – 65 miles (105 km)
    • Goliad, TX – 80 miles (129 km)
    • San Antonio, TX – 145 miles (233 km)
    • Austin, TX – 205 miles (330 km)
    • Laredo, TX – 160 miles (257 km)
    • Houston, TX – 200 miles (322 km)
    • Brownsville, TX – 160 miles (257 km)
    • McAllen, TX – 150 miles (241 km)
    • Dallas, TX – 420 miles (676 km)
    • Fort Worth, TX – 440 miles (708 km)
    • Waco, TX – 340 miles (547 km)

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