Real County | |
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 The Real County Courthouse in Leakey, built in 1918 from local limestone, and renovated in 1978 | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
 Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 29°50′N 99°49′W / 29.84°N 99.81°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Named for | Julius Real |
| Seat | Leakey |
| Largest city | Camp Wood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 700 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
| • Land | 699 sq mi (1,810 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2 km2) 0.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,758 |
| • Density | 3.9/sq mi (1.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 21st |
| Website | www |
Real County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,758.[1] The county seat is Leakey.[2] The county is named for Julius Real (1860–1944), a former member of the Texas State Senate. The Alto Frio Baptist Encampment is located in an isolated area of Real County southeast of Leakey.
- ^ "Real County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.