Willacy County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Willacy County, Texas

Map of Willacy County, Texas

Willacy County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Raymondville. As per 2020 census, the population of Willacy County is 20316 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 597 sq mi (1,546 km2). Willacy County was established on 1911.

Facts about Willacy County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas / Rio Grande Valley
County SeatRaymondville
Named AfterJohn G. Willacy, Texas legislator
Established1911
Organized1911
Coordinates26.4720° N, 97.6310° W
Total Area597 sq mi
Land Area590 sq mi
Water Area7 sq mi
Population (2020)22,134
Population RankSmall-to-mid-sized county in South Texas
Major CityRaymondville
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Corrections, Education, Retail
Major AirportNone (nearest regional airports outside county)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForRio Grande Valley farming, Wildlife corridors, Rural South Texas culture
Websitehttps://www.co.willacy.tx.us

Top Attractions in Willacy County, Texas

  • Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (nearby access) – Birdwatching and wildlife habitats.
  • Raymondville Downtown District – Shops and local charm.
  • Willacy County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
  • Raymondville Nature Trail – Walking path and native plants.
  • Delta Lake Area – Fishing and quiet outdoor recreation.
  • Raymondville Historical Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Rural Farmland Drives – Scenic agricultural countryside.
  • Santa Monica Area Parks – Community green spaces.
  • South Texas Brushlands – Wildlife and open landscapes.
  • Clear Night Skies – Stargazing in rural areas.

Cities and Towns in Willacy County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Raymondville (county seat)City1091326.4815°N, 97.7831°W
LyfordCity219626.4126°N, 97.7892°W
San PerlitaCity57326.4920°N, 97.6942°W
LasaraCensus Designated Place (CDP)102426.4648°N, 97.9111°W
Los AngelesCensus Designated Place (CDP)10826.4138°N, 97.6206°W
Port MansfieldCensus Designated Place (CDP)41526.5562°N, 97.4256°W
Ranchette EstatesCensus Designated Place (CDP)10626.4706°N, 97.7588°W
Santa MonicaCensus Designated Place (CDP)8426.4748°N, 97.6934°W
SebastianCensus Designated Place (CDP)191726.3428°N, 97.7928°W
Zapata RanchCensus Designated Place (CDP)9526.4757°N, 97.7580°W
Lyford SouthUnincorporated CommunityN/A26.3705°N, 97.7946°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Willacy County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

  • Interstate 69E / U.S. Highway 77 - major north-south corridor connecting Raymondville with Harlingen, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, and Kingsville
  • State Highway 186 - connects Raymondville with Port Mansfield, Sebastian, and Hidalgo County
  • Farm to Market Road 498 - links Raymondville with Lyford, Lasara, and rural agricultural communities
  • Farm to Market Road 1015 - provides access to San Perlita and eastern portions of the county
  • Farm to Market Road 2844 - connects coastal areas and Port Mansfield with inland communities

What are Neighboring Counties of Willacy County

  • Kenedy County (north)
  • Cameron County (south)
  • Hidalgo County (west)

Distance from Willacy County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Raymondville to Lyford (Willacy County), Texas - 6 mi (10 km)
  • Raymondville to Sebastian (Willacy County), Texas - 10 mi (16 km)
  • Raymondville to Lasara (Willacy County), Texas - 11 mi (18 km)
  • Raymondville to San Perlita (Willacy County), Texas - 12 mi (19 km)
  • Raymondville to Port Mansfield (Willacy County), Texas - 31 mi (50 km)
  • Raymondville to Harlingen (Cameron County), Texas - 26 mi (42 km)
  • Raymondville to San Benito (Cameron County), Texas - 28 mi (45 km)
  • Raymondville to Brownsville (Cameron County), Texas - 53 mi (85 km)
  • Raymondville to Edinburg (Hidalgo County), Texas - 37 mi (60 km)
  • Raymondville to McAllen (Hidalgo County), Texas - 43 mi (69 km)
  • Raymondville to Weslaco (Hidalgo County), Texas - 24 mi (39 km)
  • Raymondville to Rio Grande City (Starr County), Texas - 67 mi (108 km)
  • Raymondville to Kingsville (Kleberg County), Texas - 74 mi (119 km)
  • Raymondville to Corpus Christi (Nueces County), Texas - 123 mi (198 km)
  • Raymondville to Laredo (Webb County), Texas - 165 mi (266 km)

Waterbodies in Willacy County

Laguna Madre, Gulf of Mexico, Port Mansfield Channel, Arroyo Colorado, Raymondville Drain, North Floodway, Willacy Drain, Red Fish Bay, Port Mansfield Harbor, Intracoastal Waterway, Laguna Madre Flats, Bahia Grande Watershed, Coastal Wetlands, Lower Rio Grande Valley Estuarine System

Best Golf Courses in Willacy County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Raymondville Golf CourseRaymondville26.4747°N, 97.7858°W
River Bend Resort & Golf ClubLyford26.4173°N, 97.8195°W

Colleges and Universities in Willacy County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Texas Southmost CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCommunity college district serving Willacy County
University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyPublicUniversityMajor regional public research university
South Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAcademic transfer and workforce education programs
Texas A&M University-KingsvillePublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, and education programs
Texas State Technical College - HarlingenPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce training

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Willacy County
  2. Official Willacy County Website
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Willacy County
  4. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  5. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)