Map of Matagorda CDP

Matagorda (/ˈmætəˈɡɔːrdə/ (listen)) is a census-designated place in Matagorda County, Texas. It is located near the mouth of the Colorado River on the upper Texas coast in the United States. In 2020, its population was 313. Matagorda is primarily a tourist town, with commercial and recreational fishing being the top industries. About 23 miles (37 km) of the beach are accessible by vehicle and 35 additional miles are accessible only by boat. Matagorda is at the end of State Highway 60 and the beginning of Farm to Market Road 2031, which runs over the Intracoastal Waterway and south to the Gulf of Mexico.

Matagorda CDP overview:
Name:	Matagorda CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Matagorda County
Total Area:	313
FIPS code:	4847016

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History

Matagorda is the third-oldest Anglo-American town in Texas. It was established in 1827 when Stephen F. Austin obtained permission from the Mexican government to build a town to protect incoming settlers. Elias R. Wightman, who was one of Stephen F. Austin’s early surveyors, traveled to Matagorda in 1829 with 60 immigrant settlers.

Twenty-four historical markers are in the township of Matagorda.