Willacy County, Administrative jurisdiction in South Texas, United States.
The county encompasses 784 square miles of territory, including 194 square miles of water, bordering the Gulf of Mexico in southern Texas.
The Texas Legislature established Willacy County in 1911 from sections of Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, naming it after state senator John G Willacy.
The population of 20,164 residents includes a strong Hispanic majority who maintain traditional festivals and community gatherings throughout the agricultural region.
The county administration operates from the courthouse in Raymondville, providing services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a lunch break.
The introduction of Bermuda onions in 1912 transformed the local agriculture, leading to the creation of an annual Onion Festival in Raymondville.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1911
Capital city: Raymondville
Shares border with: Kenedy County, Hidalgo County, Cameron County
Website: http://co.willacy.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 26.49000,-97.60000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:20
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