San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos is a city located in Texas, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 34,733. It is the county seat of Hays County{{GR|6}}. Texas State University-San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas State University) is located in the city.

Geography

San Marcos is located at 29°52'46" North, 97°56'20" West (29.879387, -97.938829){{GR|1}} in an area locally referred to as Central Texas. Interstate 35 is the main highway through the town and the springfed San Marcos River is a notable water feature. The city is also situated on the Balcones Fault. The eastern part of the city is flat while the western part consists of rolling hills.

Related Topics:
Central Texas - Interstate 35 - Balcones Fault

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.4 km² (18.3 mi²). 47.2 km² (18.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.60% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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