Zapata, County seat in South Texas, United States
Located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and State Highway 16, Zapata serves as the administrative center of Zapata County at 120 meters elevation.
The settlement evolved from ranching traditions established in 1750 when José Vázquez Borrego founded Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Hacienda with twenty-three families from Coahuila.
The Zapata County Independent School District maintains educational facilities that serve students across multiple campuses, supporting the academic development of local youth.
Residents access county services through the Commissioners Court, which manages infrastructure projects, budget approvals, and administrative responsibilities for the community.
The discovery of oil wells in the early 1920s transformed the region's economy through the efforts of Laredo industrialist Oliver Winfield Killam.
Location: Zapata County
Elevation above the sea: 120 m
GPS coordinates: 26.90610,-99.27000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
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