Where is Kingsville, Texas, USA?

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Where is Kingsville Located? - Kingsville is a city located in the Kleberg County of Texas, United States. Kingsville lies between 41.8906553 Degrees North latitudes and 71.3922785 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Kingsville Located?

Kingsville is a city located in the Kleberg County of Texas, United States. Kingsville lies between 41.8906553 Degrees North latitudes and 71.3922785 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Kingsville city is 25402 people and the city has a total area of 13.87 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Kingsville, Texas Quick Facts

Property Details
CityKingsville
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
State CapitalAustin
US RegionSouthern United States (South Texas)
Latitude27.5159° N
Longitude97.8561° W
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Land Area13.86 sq mi
Water Area0.13 sq mi
Total Area13.99 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)25,402
Population DensityApproximately 1,833 per sq mi
ZIP Codes78363, 78364
Area Code361
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code48-39796
Congressional DistrictTexas's 27th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Kingsville

Category Details
Airport NameKleberg County Airport (nearest commercial airport: Corpus Christi International Airport)
IATA CodeCRP (nearest commercial airport)
PortNearby Port of Corpus Christi
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 77 (I-69E), U.S. Highway 77 Business, Texas State Highway 141
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo direct Amtrak service; freight rail operates through the city
Local Bus/Transit ServiceKingsville public transit and regional transportation services
  • U.S. Highway 77 (Interstate 69E): Principal north-south corridor linking Kingsville with Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley.
  • U.S. Highway 77 Business: Serves downtown Kingsville and connects local commercial districts.
  • Texas State Highway 141: Connects Kingsville with Alice and other South Texas communities.

Top Places to Visit in Kingsville, Texas

Landmark Name Type
King Ranch MuseumMuseum
King Ranch Visitor CenterHistoric Ranch
John E. Conner MuseumMuseum
Texas A&M University–KingsvilleUniversity Campus
L.E. Ramey Golf CourseGolf Course
Dick Kleberg ParkCommunity Park
Rio 7 CinemasEntertainment Venue
King Estate GateHistoric Landmark
Baffin Bay (nearby)Nature Attraction
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research InstituteResearch Center

Driving Distances from Kingsville, Texas to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
BishopTexas1215 minutes
AliceTexas2830 minutes
RobstownTexas3335 minutes
Corpus ChristiTexas4245 minutes
PortlandTexas4750 minutes
SintonTexas561 hour
BeevilleTexas611 hour 5 minutes
HarlingenTexas1051 hour 45 minutes
McAllenTexas1392 hours 15 minutes
San AntonioTexas1452 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Kingsville, Texas

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Texas A&M University–KingsvillePublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, wildlife sciences, and the renowned Javelina athletics program
Coastal Bend College – Kingsville SitePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and workforce development
Del Mar College (Corpus Christi)PublicCommunity CollegeAcademic transfer and technical education
Texas A&M University–Corpus ChristiPublicUniversityMarine science, business, and coastal research
Kingsville Independent School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving the Kingsville area

Waterbodies in Kingsville, Texas

Baffin Bay, Laguna Madre, San Fernando Creek, Santa Gertrudis Creek, Petronila Creek, Chiltipin Creek, Cayo del Grullo, Gulf of Mexico

Stadiums in Kingsville

Javelina Stadium, Steinke Physical Education Center, L.E. Ramey Golf Course, Dick Kleberg Park Sports Complex, Nolan Ryan Field

Kingsville, Texas — Key Historical Facts

  • Kingsville was founded in 1904 by Henrietta M. King and named in honor of Captain Richard King, founder of the legendary King Ranch.
  • The arrival of the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway transformed Kingsville into an important transportation and commercial center in South Texas.
  • King Ranch, headquartered near the city, became one of the world's largest and most influential ranches, shaping the region's cattle industry.
  • Texas A&M University–Kingsville traces its origins to South Texas State Teachers College, established in 1925, and has grown into a leading public research institution.
  • Today, Kingsville is recognized for its ranching heritage, higher education, military connections through nearby Naval Air Station Kingsville, and its role in South Texas agriculture.

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