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Castro County


Origin of the Name

Castro County was named after Henri Castro (1786–1865), a French consul general for the Republic of Texas and the founder of a colony in Texas.

Castro County

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County Seat Dimmitt

Established 1876

Population 7,371

Median Age 34.4

Land Area 894.44 sq mi

Water Area 4.85 sq mi

Total Area 899.29 sq mi

Percent Rural 100%

Latitude, Longitude 34.4985° N, 102.3464° W