Kleberg County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Kleberg County, Texas

Map of Kleberg County, Texas

Kleberg County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Kingsville. As per 2020 census, the population of Kleberg County is 30635 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 871 sq mi (2,256 km2). Kleberg County was established on 1913.

Facts about Kleberg County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas / Coastal Plains
County SeatKingsville
Named AfterRobert J. Kleberg, Sr., early Texas rancher
Established1913
Organized1913
Coordinates27.5150° N, 97.8640° W
Total Area1,090 sq mi
Land Area1,077 sq mi
Water Area13 sq mi
Population (2020)31,040
Population RankModerately populated South Texas county
Major CitiesKingsville, Ricardo
Main IndustriesRanching (King Ranch), Agriculture, Education (Texas A&M University-Kingsville), Oil & Gas
Major AirportKingsville Municipal Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForKing Ranch, South Texas landscapes, Agriculture, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Websitehttps://www.co.kleberg.tx.us

Top Attractions in Kleberg County, Texas

  • King Ranch – Historic ranch offering tours, wildlife viewing, and cattle heritage experiences.
  • Historic Downtown Kingsville – Shops, cafés, and preserved early 20th-century architecture.
  • Kleberg County Courthouse – Iconic courthouse anchoring downtown Kingsville.
  • Gulf Coast Bird Observatory (Nearby Access) – Bird-watching, nature trails, and conservation programs.
  • Hugh W. T. McKenna Museum – Local exhibits on pioneer life, ranching, and county history.
  • City Park (Kingsville) – Recreation area with picnic spots, playgrounds, and walking trails.
  • Historic Rail Depot – Landmark reflecting the county’s railroad heritage.
  • Scenic South Texas Drives – Rolling plains and ranch landscapes ideal for photography.
  • Local Ranchlands – Scenic cattle ranches and open countryside drives.
  • Windmill Heritage Sites – Iconic rural Texas windmills scattered across the county.

Cities and Towns in Kleberg County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Kingsville (county seat)City2531527.5159°N, 97.8561°W
RicardoCensus Designated Place (CDP)104827.4214°N, 97.7878°W
RivieraCensus Designated Place (CDP)68927.2925°N, 97.8156°W
Loyola BeachCensus Designated Place (CDP)19927.3324°N, 97.5058°W
DriscollTown (partly in Nueces County)73927.6689°N, 97.7494°W
VattmanUnincorporated CommunityN/A27.3944°N, 97.8858°W
ArmstrongHistoric CommunityN/A27.7181°N, 97.7036°W
NoriasHistoric CommunityN/A27.1358°N, 97.7664°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Kleberg County

  • U.S. Highway 77 (future Interstate 69E) - major north-south corridor through Kingsville
  • U.S. Highway 77 Business - serves downtown Kingsville
  • Texas State Highway 141 - connects Kingsville with Alice and South Texas communities
  • Farm to Market Road 1355 - provides access to Baffin Bay and coastal ranchlands
  • Farm to Market Road 772 - serves Riviera and surrounding agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 1717 - connects rural communities and ranch operations
  • Farm to Market Road 628 - links northern county communities with Kingsville

What are Neighboring Counties of Kleberg County

  • Nueces County (north)
  • Jim Wells County (west)
  • Brooks County (southwest)
  • Kenedy County (south)
  • Gulf of Mexico (east)

Distance from Kleberg County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Ricardo138
Riviera2314
Driscoll2214
Alice (Jim Wells County)4327
Robstown (Nueces County)4830
Falfurrias (Brooks County)7144
Corpus Christi (Nueces County)6842
Premont (Jim Wells County)4125
Sarita (Kenedy County)8754
Harlingen (Cameron County)171106
McAllen (Hidalgo County)183114
Brownsville (Cameron County)204127
San Antonio (Bexar County)232144
Austin (Travis County)361224
Houston (Harris County)354220

Waterbodies in Kleberg County

Baffin Bay, Laguna Madre, Gulf of Mexico, Cayo del Grullo, Cayo de la Grulla, Alazan Bay, Petronila Creek, San Fernando Creek tributaries, coastal wetlands, estuaries, tidal flats, ranch reservoirs, stock ponds, and wildlife management area waterways

Best Golf Courses in Kleberg County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
L E Ramey Golf CourseKingsville27.5067°N, 97.8636°W
River Hills Country ClubCorpus Christi27.8004°N, 97.5412°W
Lozano Golf CenterCorpus Christi27.7195°N, 97.4388°W
NorthShore Country ClubPortland27.8893°N, 97.3271°W

Colleges and Universities in Kleberg County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Texas A&M University-KingsvillePublicUniversityMajor public research university located in Kingsville
Coastal Bend College - Kingsville CenterPublicCommunity CollegeAcademic and workforce training programs
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension CenterPublicResearch InstitutionAgricultural and environmental research programs
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Kleberg CountyPublicUniversityCommunity and agricultural education services

References

  1. Official Kleberg County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Kleberg County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Kleberg County
  4. Texas Almanac - Kleberg County
  5. Texas A&M University-Kingsville