Zapata County
Origin of the Name
Zapata County was named after José Antonio Zapata, a local rancher and colonel of the short-lived Republic of the Rio Grande.
Zapata County
County Details
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County Seat Zapata
Established 1858
Population 13,889
Median Age 31.2
Land Area 998.41 sq mi
Water Area 59.6 sq mi
Total Area 1058.02 sq mi
Percent Urban 78.78%
Percent Rural 21.22%
Latitude, Longitude 26.9731° N, 99.1013° W