Zavala County Map, Texas, USA

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

Map of Zavala County, Texas

Map of Zavala County, Texas

Zavala County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Crystal City. As per 2020 census, the population of Zavala County is 9534 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,299 sq mi (3,364 km2). Zavala County was established on 1846.

Facts about Zavala County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas / Winter Garden Region
County SeatCrystal City
Named AfterLorenzo de Zavala
Established1858
Organized1884
Coordinates28.8667° N, 99.7500° W
Total Area1,302 sq mi
Land Area1,297 sq mi
Water Area5 sq mi
Population (2020)9,670
Population RankSparsely populated South Texas county
Major CityCrystal City
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Food Processing, Energy, Ranching
Major AirportCrystal City Municipal Airport
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForSpinach Festival, WWII Internment Camp, Winter Garden agricultural region
Websitehttps://www.co.zavala.tx.us

Top Attractions in Zavala County, Texas

  • Fort Ewing (Historic Site) – Early frontier camp with local history significance.
  • Escobar Park (Crystal City) – Community park with open space and recreation areas.
  • Chacho’s Lake – Small lake popular for relaxing and outdoor activities.
  • Zavala County Museum – Local exhibits on county heritage and early settlement.
  • Downtown Crystal City – Historic district known for spinach-themed landmarks.
  • Spinach Festival Grounds – Event area celebrating the county’s famous spinach history.
  • La Pryor City Park – Neighborhood park with fields and picnic areas.
  • Crystal City Golf Course – Small course offering recreational play.
  • Nueces River Access Areas – Spots for fishing, wildlife viewing, and nature walks.
  • Zavala County Courthouse – Historic courthouse with classic Texas architecture.

Cities and Towns in Zavala County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Crystal City (county seat)City634728.6775°N, 99.8281°W
La PryorCensus Designated Place (CDP)123628.9456°N, 99.8453°W
BatesvilleCensus Designated Place (CDP)109028.9204°N, 99.6182°W
Chula VistaCensus Designated Place (CDP)62528.6901°N, 99.7504°W
Loma GrandeCensus Designated Place (CDP)16528.7803°N, 99.8801°W
AmayaCensus Designated Place (CDP)5128.8302°N, 99.9105°W
CometaUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.7406°N, 99.7012°W
Las ColoniasUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.7608°N, 99.7904°W
Palo BlancoUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.8011°N, 99.6509°W
New CaliforniaUnincorporated CommunityN/A28.8703°N, 99.8702°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Zavala County

Major highways connect Zavala County with South Texas border regions and inland Texas cities.

  • U.S. Highway 83 - primary north-south route connecting Crystal City with Uvalde, Laredo, and the Rio Grande Valley
  • U.S. Highway 57 - connects the county with Eagle Pass and Interstate 35 corridor toward San Antonio
  • State Highway 83 (Business routes and loops) - serves local access within Crystal City and nearby communities
  • Farm to Market Road 117 - connects La Pryor with Crystal City and rural agricultural areas
  • Farm to Market Road 1436 - serves eastern ranching and farming regions of the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Zavala County

  • Uvalde County (north)
  • Frio County (east)
  • Dimmit County (south)
  • La Salle County (southeast)
  • Maverick County (west)

Distance from Zavala County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

  • Crystal City to Uvalde (Uvalde County), Texas - 40 mi (64 km)
  • Crystal City to Carrizo Springs (Dimmit County), Texas - 42 mi (68 km)
  • Crystal City to Eagle Pass (Maverick County), Texas - 78 mi (126 km)
  • Crystal City to Laredo (Webb County), Texas - 120 mi (193 km)
  • Crystal City to San Antonio (Bexar County), Texas - 94 mi (151 km)
  • Crystal City to Pearsall (Frio County), Texas - 55 mi (89 km)
  • Crystal City to Cotulla (La Salle County), Texas - 58 mi (93 km)
  • Crystal City to Del Rio (Val Verde County), Texas - 115 mi (185 km)
  • Crystal City to Austin (Travis County), Texas - 175 mi (282 km)
  • Crystal City to Corpus Christi (Nueces County), Texas - 180 mi (290 km)
  • Crystal City to McAllen (Hidalgo County), Texas - 210 mi (338 km)
  • Crystal City to Brownsville (Cameron County), Texas - 245 mi (394 km)
  • Crystal City to Houston (Harris County), Texas - 300 mi (483 km)
  • Crystal City to Dallas (Dallas County), Texas - 350 mi (563 km)
  • Crystal City to El Paso (El Paso County), Texas - 410 mi (660 km)

Waterbodies in Zavala County

Leona River, Nueces River tributaries, Seco Creek, Turkey Creek, Elm Creek, Chacon Creek, Las Moras Creek tributaries, seasonal arroyos, South Texas brushland ponds, Edwards Plateau watershed edges

Best Golf Courses in Zavala County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Crystal City Golf CourseCrystal City28.6792°N, 99.8310°W
La Pryor Golf Area (local course)La Pryor28.9431°N, 99.8472°W

Colleges and Universities in Zavala County, Texas

Institution NameType (Public/Private)LevelNotable For
Southwest Texas Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegeMain higher education provider for Zavala County
University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyPublicUniversityRegional research university serving South Texas
Texas A&M International UniversityPublicUniversityBorder-region academic and business programs
Texas A&M University-KingsvillePublicUniversityEngineering and agriculture programs in South Texas
Our Lady of the Lake University - San AntonioPrivateUniversityRegional liberal arts and graduate programs

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts - Zavala County
  2. Texas State Historical Association - Zavala County
  3. Official Zavala County Website
  4. Southwest Texas Junior College
  5. Texas Rivers & Watersheds - National Park Service