Goliad, Texas
Goliad (/ˈɡoʊliæd/ GOH-lee-ad) is a city in Goliad County, Texas, United States. It is known for the 1836 Goliad massacre during the Texas Revolution. It had a population of 1,620 at the 2020 census. Founded on the San Antonio River, it is the county seat of Goliad County. It is part of the Victoria, Texas, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Goliad, Texas | |
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Historic district of downtown Goliad, Texas | |
Motto: "Birthplace of Texas Ranching" | |
Location of Goliad, Texas | |
Coordinates: 28°40′N 97°24′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Goliad |
Area | |
• Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
• Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,620 |
• Estimate (2019) | 2,004 |
• Density | 1,031.85/sq mi (398.03/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 77963 |
Area code | 361 |
FIPS code | 48-30080 |
GNIS feature ID | 1358133 |
Website | www |
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