| Name: | Matagorda County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-321 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1836 |
| Seat: | Bay City |
| Largest city: | Bay City |
| Total Area: | 1,613 sq mi (4,180 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,100 sq mi (3,000 km²) |
| Total Population: | 36,255 |
| Population Density: | 22/sq mi (8.7/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.co.matagorda.tx.us |
Matagorda County location map. Where is Matagorda County?
Matagorda County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,613 square miles (4,180 km), of which 1,100 square miles (2,800 km) are land and 512 square miles (1,330 km) (32%) are covered by water. The water area includes Matagorda Bay. It borders the Gulf of Mexico.
Major highways
- State Highway 35
- State Highway 60
- State Highway 71
- State Highway 111
Adjacent counties
- Brazoria County (northeast)
- Calhoun County (southwest)
- Jackson County (west)
- Wharton County (northwest)
National protected areas
- Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge
- San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Matagorda County Topographic Map
Matagorda County Satellite Map
Matagorda County Outline Map
