Uvalde County
Origin of the Name
Uvalde County got its name from the Cañón de Ugalde, a nearby battlefield where Spanish General Juan de Ugalde was victorious in a skirmish with over 300 Apaches.
Uvalde County
County Details
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County Seat Uvalde
Established 1850
Population 24,564
Median Age 34.1
Land Area 1551.92 sq mi
Water Area 6.71 sq mi
Total Area 1558.63 sq mi
Percent Urban 64.83%
Percent Rural 35.17%
Latitude, Longitude 29.3343° N, 99.8125° W