Where is Pearland, Texas, USA?

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Where is Pearland Located? - Pearland is a city located in the Brazoria County of Texas, United States. Pearland lies between 44.0805434 Degrees North latitudes and 103.2310149 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pearland, Texas

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Where is Pearland Located?

Pearland is a city located in the Brazoria County of Texas, United States. Pearland lies between 44.0805434 Degrees North latitudes and 103.2310149 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pearland city is 125828 people and the city has a total area of 48.16 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pearland, Texas Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPearland
CountyBrazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County
StateTexas
State CapitalAustin
US RegionSouthern United States (Gulf Coast Region)
Latitude29.5636° N
Longitude95.2860° W
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Land Area47.38 sq mi
Water Area0.34 sq mi
Total Area47.72 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)125,828
Population DensityApproximately 2,655 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes77581, 77584, 77588
Area Code281, 346, 713, 832
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code48-56000
Congressional DistrictTexas's 22nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pearland, Texas

CategoryDetails
Airport NameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA CodeHOU
PortPort of Houston (nearby)
Major HighwaysState Highway 35, State Highway 288, Beltway 8, Interstate 45 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Houston
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMetropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO)
  • State Highway 288 – Major freeway connecting Pearland with Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and the Gulf Coast region.
  • State Highway 35 – Historic highway providing north–south access through Pearland and surrounding communities.
  • Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway) – Outer loop highway providing connections around the Houston metropolitan area.
  • Interstate 45 – Major interstate located nearby, connecting Houston with Galveston and Dallas.

Top Places to Visit in Pearland, Texas

Landmark NameType
Shadow Creek Ranch Nature TrailNature Trail
Centennial ParkCommunity Park
Independence ParkRecreation Park
Pearland Town CenterShopping Center
Delores Fenwick Nature CenterNature Center
Tom Bass Regional ParkRegional Park
Pearland Recreation Center & NatatoriumSports Facility
John Hargrove Environmental ComplexEnvironmental Facility
Southdown ParkPublic Park
Houston Space CenterNearby Attraction

Driving Distances from Pearland, Texas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HoustonTexas1825 minutes
PasadenaTexas2535 minutes
Sugar LandTexas2535 minutes
League CityTexas2835 minutes
GalvestonTexas501 hour
BaytownTexas4550 minutes
ConroeTexas651 hour 10 minutes
College StationTexas1051 hour 45 minutes
AustinTexas1702 hours 45 minutes
San AntonioTexas2003 hours

Colleges and Universities in Pearland, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Alvin Community College – Pearland CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce training, transfer programs, and continuing education
University of HoustonPublicUniversityResearch, engineering, business, and professional programs
University of Houston–Clear LakePublicUniversityBusiness, education, and science programs
Rice UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, engineering, and liberal arts
Pearland Independent School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Pearland, Texas

Clear Creek, Mary's Creek, Hickory Slough, Mustang Bayou, Cowart Creek, Berry Bayou, Briscoe Lake, Shadow Creek, Buffalo Bayou, Galveston Bay (nearby)

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Pearland

Pearland ISD Stadium, Pearland High School Rigby Field, Dawson High School Stadium, Pearland Natatorium, Centennial Park Sports Complex, Southdown Park Athletic Fields, Challenger Columbia Stadium

Pearland, Texas — Key Historical Facts

  • Pearland was founded in 1894 when the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway established a rail siding in the area.
  • The community was originally known for agriculture, especially pear orchards, figs, and other fruit crops that inspired the city's name.
  • Pearland experienced significant growth after World War II as the Houston metropolitan area expanded southward.
  • The city's population increased rapidly during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries due to suburban development and its proximity to Houston's employment centers.
  • Today, Pearland is one of the largest suburban communities in the Houston metropolitan area, known for residential growth, parks, healthcare access, and convenient connections to Houston.

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