Aransas County
Origin of the Name
Aransas Bay derives its name from an early Spanish fort, which in turn is believed to have been named after a Spanish palace, Aránzazu, potentially linked to the Sanctuario de Aránzazu; "Arantzazu" translates to "place of thorns" in Basque.
Aransas County
County Details
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County Seat Rockport
Established 1871
Population 23,830
Median Age 50.6
Land Area 252.07 sq mi
Water Area 275.89 sq mi
Total Area 527.95 sq mi
Percent Urban 76.42%
Percent Rural 23.58%
Latitude, Longitude 28.0761° N, 96.9639° W
