Castro County, Administrative county in Texas Panhandle, United States.
Castro County spans 899 square miles across northern Texas, containing the city of Dimmitt and several smaller communities within its boundaries.
The Texas legislature established Castro County in 1876, naming it after Henri Castro, a French diplomat who served the Republic of Texas.
The population of Castro County includes agricultural workers, business owners, and families who maintain strong connections to Texas farming traditions.
Residents access county services at the courthouse in Dimmitt, where departments handle property taxes, vehicle registration, and legal documentation.
Three school districts operate within Castro County borders, serving students from Dimmitt, Happy, and Hart communities through separate educational systems.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1891
Capital city: Dimmitt
Shares border with: Lamb County, Swisher County, Parmer County, Deaf Smith County, Randall County, Hale County
Website: https://co.castro.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 34.53000,-102.26000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:31
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