San Patricio County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of San Patricio County, Texas

Map of San Patricio County, Texas

San Patricio County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Sinton. As per 2020 census, the population of San Patricio County is 69699 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 692 sq mi (1,792 km2). San Patricio County was established on 1836.

Facts about San Patricio County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas / Coastal Bend
County SeatSinton
Named AfterSaint Patrick (Irish heritage of early settlers)
Established1836
Organized1837
Coordinates27.9790° N, 97.5200° W
Total Area707 sq mi
Land Area601 sq mi
Water Area106 sq mi
Population (2020)68,755
Population RankMid-sized county in the Coastal Bend
Major CitySinton
Main IndustriesEnergy, Petrochemicals, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Port Services
Major AirportNone (near Corpus Christi International Airport)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForPort of Corpus Christi access, Wind energy projects, Coastal prairie
Websitehttps://www.co.san-patricio.tx.us

Top Attractions in San Patricio County, Texas

  • Welder Wildlife Refuge – Birdwatching and native habitats.
  • Sinton Downtown Square – Shops, cafés, and small-town charm.
  • San Patricio County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Lake Corpus Christi State Park – Camping, fishing, and boating.
  • Mathis Lake Area – Fishing and lakeside relaxation.
  • Portland Sunset Lake Park – Walking paths and sunset views.
  • Gregory Community Park – Sports fields and picnic areas.
  • Aransas River Areas – Scenic river views and fishing spots.
  • Odem Heritage Museum – Local history and exhibits.
  • Rural Coastal Prairie Drives – Open landscapes and wildlife.

Cities and Towns in San Patricio County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Sinton (county seat)City566528.0367°N, 97.5094°W
Aransas Pass (partly in Aransas County)City817827.9095°N, 97.1494°W
PortlandCity2040027.8792°N, 97.3230°W
InglesideCity938727.8775°N, 97.2111°W
MathisCity494228.0947°N, 97.8281°W
OdemCity238927.9514°N, 97.5825°W
TaftCity306527.9781°N, 97.3983°W
GregoryCity174027.9203°N, 97.2892°W
Ingleside on the BayCity61327.8328°N, 97.2092°W
EdroyCensus Designated Place (CDP)33127.9994°N, 97.6731°W
San PatricioCensus Designated Place (CDP)39528.0175°N, 97.7756°W
St. PaulTown104127.9906°N, 97.3569°W
BaysideTown32528.0950°N, 97.2140°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in San Patricio County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 37 - connects the county with Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and South Texas
  • U.S. Highway 77 (Future Interstate 69E) - north-south corridor connecting Sinton with Robstown, Kingsville, and Victoria
  • U.S. Highway 181 - links Portland, Gregory, and Sinton with Corpus Christi and Beeville
  • State Highway 35 - coastal route connecting Aransas Pass, Rockport, and Port Lavaca
  • State Highway 188 - connects Sinton with Mathis and coastal communities
  • Farm to Market Road 1069 - serves Portland and Ingleside areas
  • Farm to Market Road 1945 - provides access to northern portions of the county

What are Neighboring Counties of San Patricio County

  • Refugio County (north)
  • Aransas County (northeast)
  • Nueces County (south)
  • Jim Wells County (southwest)
  • Live Oak County (west)
  • Bee County (northwest)

Distance from San Patricio County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Sinton to Odem (San Patricio County), Texas - 8 mi (13 km)
  • Sinton to Taft (San Patricio County), Texas - 11 mi (18 km)
  • Sinton to Gregory (San Patricio County), Texas - 16 mi (26 km)
  • Sinton to Portland (San Patricio County), Texas - 18 mi (29 km)
  • Sinton to Ingleside (San Patricio County), Texas - 22 mi (35 km)
  • Sinton to Aransas Pass (San Patricio County), Texas - 24 mi (39 km)
  • Sinton to Mathis (San Patricio County), Texas - 27 mi (43 km)
  • Sinton to Corpus Christi (Nueces County), Texas - 29 mi (47 km)
  • Sinton to Robstown (Nueces County), Texas - 21 mi (34 km)
  • Sinton to Beeville (Bee County), Texas - 46 mi (74 km)
  • Sinton to Rockport (Aransas County), Texas - 30 mi (48 km)
  • Sinton to Kingsville (Kleberg County), Texas - 47 mi (76 km)
  • Sinton to Refugio (Refugio County), Texas - 39 mi (63 km)
  • Sinton to Victoria (Victoria County), Texas - 83 mi (134 km)
  • Sinton to San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas - 143 mi (230 km)

Waterbodies in San Patricio County

Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bay, Redfish Bay, Aransas Bay, La Quinta Channel, Chiltipin Creek, Nueces River, Lake Corpus Christi, Oso Creek Tributaries, Copano Bay Watershed, Rincon Bayou, Mission River Delta, Port Bay, Corpus Christi Ship Channel

Best Golf Courses in San Patricio County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
NorthShore Country ClubPortland27.8768°N, 97.2866°W
Ingleside on the Bay Golf CourseIngleside on the Bay27.8323°N, 97.2095°W
Live Oak Country ClubRockport area (serving Aransas Pass residents)27.9820°N, 97.1400°W

Colleges and Universities in San Patricio County, Texas

San Patricio County does not have a major four-year university campus within its boundaries. Residents are primarily served by colleges and universities in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area and Coastal Bend region.

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Del Mar CollegePublicCommunity CollegePrimary community college serving the Coastal Bend region
Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiPublicUniversityMajor coastal research university
Coastal Bend CollegePublicCommunity CollegeServes portions of western San Patricio County
University of Houston-VictoriaPublicUniversityRegional public university serving South Texas
Texas A&M University-KingsvillePublicUniversityEngineering and agriculture programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau - 2020 Census Data for San Patricio County and Communities
  2. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - San Patricio County
  3. Official San Patricio County Website
  4. Texas State Historical Association - San Patricio County
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)