Leakey, Texas | |
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 Real County Courthouse in Leakey | |
 Location of Leakey, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 29°43′31″N 99°45′41″W / 29.72528°N 99.76139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Real |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 315 |
| • Estimate (2019)[2] | 438 |
| • Density | 780.75/sq mi (301.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78873 |
| Area code | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-42004[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339757[4] |
Leakey (/ˈleɪki/ LAY-kee[5]) is a city in and the county seat of Real County, Texas, United States.[6] The population was 315 at the 2020 census.
The city is named for John H. Leakey (1824–1900), a pioneer from Tennessee. The Alto Frio Baptist Encampment is located to the southeast of the community.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "How to Pronounce: J-L Cities". texastripper.com. September 23, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.