San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio: The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. It is located on the San Antonio River, in southern Texas. San Antonio is a major center for the tourism industry.

About

San Antonio is a city located in the county of Bexar in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,327,407 and a population density of 1,098 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,567,118 inhabitants.

The city was created 306 years ago in 1717.

San Antonio, Texas is located in south-central Texas. With a population of over 1.5 million, it is the second most populous city in Texas and the seventh largest city in the United States.

San Antonio is known for its rich history and culture. The city was founded in 1718 by Spanish explorers, which gives it a unique blend of Colonial Spanish and Mexican influence. Some of the most popular attractions that reflect San Antonio's history and culture include:

  • The Alamo - This famous mission and site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo attracts over 2.5 million visitors per year. It's considered the "Shrine of Texas Liberty."
  • The River Walk - This lively pedestrian walkway along the San Antonio River is lined with shops, restaurants, and bars. It's one of the most popular tourist destinations in Texas.
  • San Fernando Cathedral - Founded in 1731, this is the oldest cathedral in the United States and contains ornate Spanish colonial architecture.
  • Market Square - Also known as El Mercado, this busy plaza features stalls selling handcrafted goods, Mexican imports, and food in a festive environment.

San Antonio is also known for its cuisine, especially Tex-Mex dishes like chili con carne and breakfast tacos. Popular foods include puffy tacos, churros, and margaritas.

Another major attraction is the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. These five Spanish frontier missions, including the Alamo, showcase 18th-century colonial architecture and farm life.

San Antonio has a strong military presence as home to several major bases like Joint Base San Antonio and Lackland Air Force Base. It's nicknamed "Military City USA."

San Antonio locator map
Location of San Antonio on Texas map.

Quick Facts about San Antonio

Population : 1,567,118 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Bexar County
Different from : San Antonio
Twitter username : cosagov
Postal code : 78283
Phone Area Codes : 210
Area : 1208.78 km2
Official name : San Antonio
Continent : North America
Named for : Anthony of Padua
Altitude : 650 feet / 198 meters
Capital city : San Antonio is capital of Bexar County, Spanish Texas
Establishment : January 01, 1718 (306 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 11:45:48 (4th November 2024)
Density : 1,296 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 15.3% (2010-2020)
Seal of San Antonio  Texas seal image
Seal of San Antonio Texas
Seal of San Antonio  Texas seal image

Geography

San Antonio is located at 29°25'27"N 98°29'37"W (29.4241200, -98.4936300).

San Antonio map

  • Howard W. Peak , 31 May, 2001 1997-06-01T00:00:00Z
  • Julián Castro , 22 July, 2014 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z
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  • Edward D. Garza , 7 July, 2005 2001-07-01T00:00:00Z

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Demographics

The population of San Antonio increased by 15.3% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1850 3,488 - census
1860 8,235 57.64% census
1870 12,256 32.81% census
1880 20,550 40.36% census
1890 37,673 45.45% census
1900 53,321 29.35% census
1910 96,614 44.81% census
1920 161,379 40.13% census
1930 231,542 30.3% census
1940 253,854 8.79% census
1950 408,442 37.85% census
1960 587,718 30.5% census
1970 654,153 10.16% census
1980 785,940 16.77% census
1990 935,933 16.03% census
2000 1,144,646 18.23% census
2005 1,256,810 8.92% census
2010 1,327,407 5.32% census
2011 1,357,120 2.19% estimation process
2012 1,383,075 1.88% estimation process
2013 1,408,339 1.79% estimation process
2014 1,435,456 1.89% estimation process
2015 1,464,043 1.95% estimation process
2016 1,487,843 1.6% estimation process
2017 1,511,154 1.54% estimation process
2018 1,530,016 1.23% estimation process
2019 1,547,253 1.11% estimation process
2020 1,567,118 1.27% estimation process

San Antonio zip code is 78201. County name: Bexar, County fips: 48029

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Best Things to Do in San Antonio

1 San Antonio River Walk

Rating: 4.7 (29820)

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San Antonio River Walk

2 SeaWorld San Antonio

Rating: 4.4 (25256)

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SeaWorld San Antonio

3 Japanese Tea Garden

Rating: 4.8 (9338)

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Japanese Tea Garden

4 Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Rating: 4.4 (3012)

307 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States ➦ Show Map

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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

5 GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

Rating: 4.6 (1795)

809 River Walk St, San Antonio, TX 78205, United States ➦ Show Map

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GO RIO San Antonio River Cruises

Other Places in San Antonio

1 Olmos Park City Hall

Rating: 1.5 (107)

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Olmos Park City Hall

2 City Hall San Antonio

Rating: 3.5 (25)

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City Hall San Antonio

3 Castle Hills Texas

Rating: 2.4 (19)

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4 San Antonio Municipal Records

Rating: 3.7 (10)

719 S Santa Rosa Ave, San Antonio, TX 78204 ➦ Show Map

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5 Councilwoman Ana E. Sandoval, District 7

Rating: 3.7 (9)

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Councilwoman Ana E. Sandoval, District 7

6 Garden Ridge City Hall (Rathaus)

Rating: 3.7 (7)

9400 Municipal Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78266 ➦ Show Map

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Garden Ridge City Hall (Rathaus)

7 City Of Balcones Heights

Rating: 3.9 (7)

3300 Hillcrest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78201 ➦ Show Map

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City Of Balcones Heights

8 Kirby City Mayor Office

Rating: 2.6 (5)

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Kirby City Mayor Office

9 Hollywood Park Police Department

Rating: 3.2 (5)

2 Mecca Dr, San Antonio, TX 78232 ➦ Show Map

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10 District 5 City Council Office

Rating: 1.4 (5)

211 N Park Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78204 ➦ Show Map

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People born in San Antonio (200)

People born in San Antonio, including boxer Jesse James Leija, archer Lindsey Carmichael, actress Michelle Rodriguez, .

List

  • Alberto Gonzales (80th United States Attorney General) he was born in 04/08/1955
  • Rick Riordan (American author most notably known for penning "the Percy Jackson and the Olympians" books) he was born in 05/06/1964
  • Jared Padalecki (American actor) he was born in 19/07/1982
  • Edward Higgins White (American astronaut) he was born in 14/11/1930
  • Jessica Drake (American movie actress) she was born in 14/10/1974
  • Summer Glau (actress from the United States) she was born in 24/07/1981
  • Veronica Stevens (American professional wrestler) she was born in 19/07/1973
  • Carol Burnett (American actress, comedienne, singer, dancer, writer) she was born in 26/04/1933
  • Callie Khouri (American screenwriter, producer and director) she was born in 27/11/1957
  • Michael E. Ryan (Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force) he was born in 24/12/1941
  • Dorian Leigh (American model (1917-2008)) she was born in 23/04/1917
  • Paula Prentiss (American actress) she was born in 04/03/1938
  • David Scott (American engineer, retired U.S. Air Force officer, former test pilot, and former NASA astronaut) he was born in 06/06/1932
  • Yolanda Saldívar (American convicted murderer) she was born in 19/09/1960
  • Robert Quiroga (American boxer) he was born in 10/10/1969
  • Doug Sahm (American country music and blues rock musician) he was born in 06/11/1941
  • Augie Meyers (American musician and singer) he was born in 31/05/1940
  • Oliver North (US Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, claimed partial responsibility for clandestinely selling weapons to Iran and channeling profits to Contras in Nicaragua) he was born in 07/10/1943

Schools in San Antonio

College & universities near San Antonio, TX

Code Name City ZIP
227924 San Antonio College San Antonio (TX) 78212-3941
377272 Nuvani Institute San Antonio (TX) 78212-1901
227854 St Philip's College San Antonio (TX) 78203-2098
229267 Trinity University San Antonio (TX) 78212-7200
482972 The Healthcare Institute San Antonio (TX) 78201-5035

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near San Antonio, TX

Code Name Address Type
SAS San Antonio Station 350 Hoefgen Street RAIL
SMC San Marcos Station 338 South Guadalupe St. RAIL
AUS Austin 250 North Lamar Blvd. RAIL

Post offices near San Antonio

Post Office Name City ZIP
Arsenal Post Office San Antonio (TX) 78204
Downtown San Anton Post Office San Antonio (TX) 78205
Wainwrigh Post Office San Antonio (TX) 78208
Laurel Heigh Post Office San Antonio (TX) 78212
Hackberry Post Office San Antonio (TX) 78210

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Bexar County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bexar County , TX. (more)

City Name Population Title
Converse 28,814 City
Universal City 20,890 Community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County, California
Timberwood Park 13,447 Census designated place
Selma 13,130 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Leon Valley 12,301 City in Texas
Fair Oaks Ranch 10,345 City in the U.
Helotes 10,277 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Kirby 8,719 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Alamo Heights 8,668 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Windcrest 5,854 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Terrell Hills 5,451 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Scenic Oaks 4,957 Census designated place
Sandy Oaks 4,787 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America
Castle Hills 4,448 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Shavano Park 4,024 City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
Hollywood Park 3,328 Town of the United States

Distance to Other Cities

San Antonio distances to largest Texas cities