Harris County, County in southeastern Texas, United States.
Harris County spans 4,602 square kilometers of land, containing Houston as its county seat and extending across diverse urban and suburban areas.
The county emerged in 1836 as Harrisburg County, receiving its current name in 1839 to honor John Richardson Harris, who established a steam sawmill.
The population of 4.7 million residents includes substantial White, African American, Asian, and Hispanic communities, creating a multicultural environment across the region.
The Harris County government provides services through multiple departments, including health systems, parks, transportation networks, and educational institutions.
The geographic area of Harris County measures 1,780 square miles, surpassing the total size of the state of Rhode Island.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1836
Capital city: Houston
Shares border with: Galveston County, Montgomery County, Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, Chambers County, Liberty County, Waller County
Website: http://co.harris.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 29.86000,-95.39000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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