Comal County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Comal County - Comal County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Comal County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Comal County located in the map, major cities in Comal county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Comal County, Texas

Map of Comal County, Texas

Comal County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is New Braunfels. As per 2020 census, the population of Comal County is 174986 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 562 sq mi (1,456 km2). Comal County was established on 1846.

Facts about Comal County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionTexas Hill Country / South-Central Texas
County SeatNew Braunfels
Named AfterComal Springs
Established1846
Organized1846
Coordinates29.8106° N, 98.2780° W
Total Area575 sq mi
Land Area559 sq mi
Water Area16 sq mi
Population (2020)161,501
Population RankRapidly growing Hill Country county
Major CitiesNew Braunfels, Bulverde, Garden Ridge
Main IndustriesTourism, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Recreation
Major AirportNearest major airport: San Antonio International Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForGuadalupe River, Schlitterbahn, German heritage, Canyon Lake
Websitehttps://www.co.comal.tx.us

Top Attractions in Comal County, Texas

  • Guadalupe River – Popular for tubing, kayaking, and riverside relaxation.
  • Canyon Lake – Boating, fishing, swimming, and scenic overlooks.
  • Landa Park (New Braunfels) – Trails, springs, paddle boats, and family recreation.
  • Schlitterbahn Waterpark – Large waterpark with slides, rivers, and pools.
  • Gruene Historic District – Shops, dining, and iconic Texas music venues.
  • Gruene Hall – Texas’ oldest dance hall with live music nightly.
  • Natural Bridge Caverns – Underground cave tours and adventure activities.
  • Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch – Drive-through safari with exotic animals.
  • Dry Comal Creek Vineyards – Local winery with tastings in a scenic setting.
  • Fischer Park – Large park with splash areas, trails, and nature programs.

Cities and Towns in Comal County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
New Braunfels (county seat)City9040329.7030°N, 98.1245°W
Garden RidgeCity390829.6347°N, 98.3058°W
BulverdeCity563029.7438°N, 98.4545°W
Fair Oaks Ranch (partly in Bexar County)City1003629.7433°N, 98.6445°W
Canyon LakeCensus Designated Place (CDP)310729.8752°N, 98.2628°W
Canyon CityCensus Designated Place (CDP)21829.8608°N, 98.1906°W
FischerCensus Designated Place (CDP)124529.9677°N, 98.2697°W
StartzvilleCensus Designated Place (CDP)132129.7412°N, 98.1726°W
Lake DunlapCensus Designated Place (CDP)193429.8642°N, 98.1198°W
McQueeney (partly in Guadalupe County)Census Designated Place (CDP)267029.7349°N, 98.0286°W
HunterCensus Designated Place (CDP)530429.7205°N, 98.1507°W
SattlerUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.8632°N, 98.1715°W
Spring BranchUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.8461°N, 98.4108°W
Smithson ValleyUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.7869°N, 98.3637°W
GrueneUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.7382°N, 98.1381°W
Rebecca CreekUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.8398°N, 98.5014°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Comal County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 35 - north toward Austin and south toward San Antonio
  • U.S. Highway 281 - north toward Blanco and south toward San Antonio
  • Texas State Highway 46 - east-west route through New Braunfels, Bulverde, and Spring Branch
  • Texas State Highway 337 - connects New Braunfels with Canyon Lake
  • Farm to Market Road 306 - serves Canyon Lake and northern recreational areas
  • Farm to Market Road 3159 - links Garden Ridge, Startzville, and Canyon Lake communities
  • Farm to Market Road 2673 - serves western Canyon Lake and Sattler areas

What are Neighboring Counties of Comal County

  • Burnet County (north)
  • Hays County (northwest)
  • Guadalupe County (east)
  • Bexar County (south)
  • Kendall County (west)
  • Blanco County (northwest)

Distance from Comal County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • New Braunfels to Canyon Lake (Comal County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • New Braunfels to Bulverde (Comal County), Texas - 17 mi (27 km)
  • New Braunfels to Garden Ridge (Comal County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • New Braunfels to Spring Branch (Comal County), Texas - 24 mi (39 km)
  • New Braunfels to San Marcos (Hays County), Texas - 20 mi (32 km)
  • New Braunfels to Seguin (Guadalupe County), Texas - 15 mi (24 km)
  • New Braunfels to Boerne (Kendall County), Texas - 29 mi (47 km)
  • New Braunfels to Blanco (Blanco County), Texas - 37 mi (60 km)
  • New Braunfels to San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas - 33 mi (53 km)
  • New Braunfels to Austin (Travis County), Texas - 49 mi (79 km)
  • New Braunfels to Lockhart (Caldwell County), Texas - 42 mi (68 km)
  • New Braunfels to Fredericksburg (Gillespie County), Texas - 77 mi (124 km)
  • New Braunfels to Marble Falls (Burnet County), Texas - 66 mi (106 km)
  • New Braunfels to Kerrville (Kerr County), Texas - 71 mi (114 km)
  • New Braunfels to Gonzales (Gonzales County), Texas - 47 mi (76 km)

Waterbodies in Comal County

Comal River, Guadalupe River, Canyon Lake, Lake Dunlap, Lake McQueeney shoreline, Dry Comal Creek, Rebecca Creek, Cypress Creek, Jacobs Creek, Blanco River tributaries, Canyon Reservoir, Spring Creek, natural springs, wetlands, reservoirs, and Hill Country waterways

Best Golf Courses in Comal County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Landa Park Golf CourseNew Braunfels29.7168°N, 98.1388°W
The Bandit Golf ClubNew Braunfels29.6697°N, 98.0885°W
Kissing Tree Golf ClubNew Braunfels29.6769°N, 98.1408°W
River Crossing ClubSpring Branch29.8392°N, 98.4087°W
Canyon Springs Golf ClubSpring Branch29.8287°N, 98.4214°W
Vaaler Creek Golf ClubBlanco (Comal County vicinity)29.9378°N, 98.4568°W
Rockin' J Ranch Golf CourseSpring Branch29.9184°N, 98.4212°W

Colleges and Universities in Comal County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Texas State University - Round Rock and New Braunfels ProgramsPublicUniversityRegional higher education and workforce programs
Texas Lutheran UniversityPrivateUniversityNearby liberal arts university serving the region
Alamo Colleges DistrictPublicCommunity CollegeCommunity college services for southern county residents
Northeast Lakeview CollegePublicCommunity CollegeHigher education access near Comal County
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Comal CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural and community education programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - Comal County QuickFacts
  2. Official Comal County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Comal County
  4. City of New Braunfels Official Website
  5. Texas Parks and Wildlife - Canyon Lake