San Jacinto County | |
|---|---|
 The San Jacinto County Courthouse in Coldspring | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Texas | |
 Texas's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 30°35′N 95°10′W / 30.58°N 95.16°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Named for | Battle of San Jacinto |
| Seat | Coldspring |
| Largest city | Shepherd |
| Area | |
• Total | 628 sq mi (1,630 km2) |
| • Land | 569 sq mi (1,470 km2) |
| • Water | 59 sq mi (150 km2) 9.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 27,402 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
| Website | www |
San Jacinto County (/ˌsæn dʒəˈsɪntoʊ/ SAN jə-SIN-toh) is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 27,402.[1] Its county seat is Coldspring.[2] The county's name comes from the Battle of San Jacinto which secured Texas' independence from Mexico and established a republic in 1836.
- ^ "San Jacinto County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.