Map of Bay City, Texas

Bay City is a city in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. The population was 17,614 at the 2010 census and 18,061 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Matagorda County. The current mayor is Robert Nelson.

Bay City overview:
Name:	Bay City
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Matagorda County
Elevation:	52 ft (16 m)
Total Area:	9.29 sq mi (24.07 km²)
Land Area:	9.27 sq mi (24.00 km²)
Water Area:	0.03 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Total Population:	18,061
Population Density:	1,891.99/sq mi (730.52/km²)
Area code:	979
FIPS code:	4805984
GNISfeature ID:	1351611
Website:	cityofbaycity.org

Online Interactive Map

Bay City online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Bay City location map. Where is Bay City?

Bay City location on the U.S. Map. Where is Bay City. — Bay City location on the U.S. Map.

Bay City location on the Texas map. Where is Bay City. — Location of Bay City in Texas.

Bay City Road Map

Bay City Satellite Map

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 square miles (22.0 km), of which 8.5 square miles (22.0 km) is land and 0.12% is covered by water.

Bay City was formerly named “Bay Prairie”, as the natural ecosystems that surround the town are prairies crisscrossed by creeks that lead into the bay.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bay City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.