Castroville, Texas

Castroville is a city in Medina County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,680 at the 2010 census. Prior to 1893, Castroville was the first county seat of Medina County. Castroville was founded by Alsatian-Texans, who came to Texas during the German emigration period of the mid-1800s. Most Alsatians who came to Castroville spoke Alsatian (a dialect of German origin integrating Celtic, Yiddish, and French words). The Alsatian culture and language are still kept alive by the residents of Castroville.

Castroville, Texas
Castroville City Hall
Nickname: 
The Little Alsace of Texas
Location of Castroville, Texas
Coordinates: 29°21′N 98°53′W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMedina
IncorporatedJanuary 16, 1850
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  City CouncilMayor J Darrin Schroeder
  City ManagerR Scott Dixon
Area
  Total2.91 sq mi (7.55 km2)
  Land2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
758 ft (231 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,680
  Estimate 
(2019)
3,119
  Density1,082.61/sq mi (417.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
78009, 78023
Area code830
FIPS code48-13312
GNIS feature ID1353948
Websitewww.castrovilletx.gov
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