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Gonzales County


Origin of the Name

Gonzales County was named after its county seat, Gonzales, which was named in honor of Rafael Gonzales, the governor of Coahuila y Tejas.

Gonzales County

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County Seat Gonzales

Established 1836

Population 19,653

Median Age 37.8

Land Area 1066.69 sq mi

Water Area 3.17 sq mi

Total Area 1069.85 sq mi

Percent Urban 35.38%

Percent Rural 64.62%

Latitude, Longitude 29.4835° N, 97.5247° W