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Lavaca County


Origin of the Name

Lavaca County was named after the Lavaca River, with "La vaca" being Spanish for "the cow."

Lavaca County

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County Seat Hallettsville

Established 1846

Population 20,337

Median Age 43.6

Land Area 969.71 sq mi

Water Area 0.73 sq mi

Total Area 970.44 sq mi

Percent Urban 17.61%

Percent Rural 82.39%

Latitude, Longitude 29.3359° N, 96.8351° W