Victoria, Texas

Victoria is a city located in Victoria County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,603. It is the county seat of Victoria County{{GR|6}}. Victoria is home to Victoria College, the University of Houston-Victoria, and pro wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Geography

Victoria is located at 28°49'1" North, 96°59'36" West (28.816866, -96.993462){{GR|1}}. It is one of the state's old, historic cities. The original colony founded in 1824 was named for the first president of Mexico, Don Guadalupe Victoria.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 85.8 km² (33.1 mi²). 85.4 km² (33.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.45% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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