Lavaca County, Texas
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This article is about the county in Texas. For other places called Lavaca, see Lavaca.
Lavaca County (/ləˈvɑːkə/ ⓘ lə-VAH-kə) is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 20,337.[1] Its county seat is Hallettsville.[2] The county was created in 1846.[3] It is named for the Lavaca River, which curves its way southeast through Moulton and Hallettsville before reaching the coast at Matagorda Bay.[4]
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Lavaca County | |
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Coordinates: 29°23′N 96°56′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Founded | 1846 |
Named for | Lavaca River |
Seat | Hallettsville |
Largest city | Yoakum |
Area | |
• Total | 970 sq mi (2,500 km2) |
• Land | 970 sq mi (2,500 km2) |
• Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.08% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,337 |
• Density | 21/sq mi (8.1/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 27th |
Website | www |
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