Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi is a coastal city located in Texas, and since 2004 has become one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. The name means "body of Christ" in Latin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 277,454. It is the county seat of Nueces County{{GR|6}}.

Geography

Corpus Christi is located at 27°44'34" North, 97°24'7" West (27.742857, -97.401927){{GR|1}}.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1,192.0 km² (460.2 mi²). 400.5 km² (154.6 mi²) of it is land and 791.5 km² (305.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 66.40% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~