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Reklaw is a city in Cherokee and Rusk counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 379 at the 2010 census.

Reklaw city overview:
Name:	Reklaw city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Cherokee County, Rusk County
Elevation:	305 ft (93 m)
Total Area:	2.95 sq mi (7.63 km²)
Land Area:	2.94 sq mi (7.62 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Total Population:	379
Population Density:	134.26/sq mi (51.83/km²)
ZIP code:	75784
Area code:	903
FIPS code:	4861508
GNISfeature ID:	1375694

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History

The town is named for Margaret Walker, who donated the land for the townsite, but since a Walker, Texas already existed elsewhere, the town simply spelled her name backwards. Similarly, the nearby town of Sacul was also named with a spelling reversal.

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Geography

Reklaw is located at 31°51′43″N 94°59′6″W / 31.86194°N 94.98500°W / 31.86194; -94.98500 (31.861944, –94.984965).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km), all of it land. Most of the city lies in Cherokee County, with only a small portion extending into Rusk County.

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, Reklaw has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.