Nacogdoches, Texas

Nacogdoches (/ˌnækəˈdɪs/ NAK-ə-DOH-chis) is a city in East Texas and the county seat of Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. The 2020 U.S. census recorded the city's population at 32,147. Stephen F. Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches and specializes in forestry and agriculture. Nacogdoches is also known as “The Oldest Town in Texas”.

Nacogdoches, Texas
City of Nacogdoches
Clockwise from top: Old Stone Fort, Adolph Stern House, Nacogdoches City Hall, Nacogdoches downtown, Gladys E. Steen Dorms, Depot, Stephen F. Austin statue
Nickname: 
"The Oldest Town in Texas"
Location of Nacogdoches, Texas within Nacogdoches County
Coordinates: 31°36′32″N 94°39′3″W
Country United States
State Texas
CountyNacogdoches
Incorporated (as a town)1837
Incorporated (as a city)1929
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  City CouncilMayor Randy Johnson
Kathleen Belanger
Brad Maule
Chad Huckaby
Roy Boldon, Sr.
  City managerRichard K. “Rick” Beverlin, III
Area
  Total27.66 sq mi (71.64 km2)
  Land27.61 sq mi (71.51 km2)
  Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
302 ft (92 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total32,147
  Density1,190.81/sq mi (459.78/km2)
DemonymNacogdochian
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
75961–75965
Area code936
FIPS code48-50256
GNIS feature ID1363573
WebsiteCity of Nacogdoches
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