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.
Bexar County
County Details
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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