Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County is a county in Texas. Its county FIPS code is 48321. Use the boundary map and neighboring areas below to check the jurisdiction you need.
- Official code
- 48321
- Representative coordinates
- 28.774760, -96.001532
- County type
- County
- County seat or government
- Bay City
- Resident population, July 2025
- 36,463
- Land area
- 2,831.196 km²
- Water area
- 1,345.192 km²
- State
- Texas
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Time zones in Matagorda County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| America/Chicago | UTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
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Census ZIP areas
77414 · 77415 · 77419 · 77420 · 77428 · 77440 · 77456 · 77457 · 77458 · 77465 · 77468 · 77480 · 77482 · 77483
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Official county information
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Cities, towns and communities
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