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Bexar County


Origin of the Name

Bexar County derived its name from San Antonio de Béxar, the prominent presidio in Mexican Texas, which was named after the San Antonio River and the Spanish viceroy's family, the Dukes of Béjar in Spain.

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County Seat San Antonio

Established 1836

Population 2,009,324

Median Age 35

Land Area 1240.32 sq mi

Water Area 15.75 sq mi

Total Area 1256.07 sq mi

Percent Urban 95.29%

Percent Rural 4.71%

Latitude, Longitude 29.4201° N, 98.5721° W