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 | |
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Castroville City Hall | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: The Little Alsace of Texas | |
Location of Castroville, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 29°21′N 98°53′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Medina |
| Incorporated | January 16, 1850 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • City Council | Mayor J Darrin Schroeder |
| • City Manager | R Scott Dixon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.91 sq mi (7.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,680 |
| • Estimate (2019) | 3,119 |
| • Density | 1,082.61/sq mi (417.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 78009, 78023 |
| Area code | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-13312 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1353948 |
| Website | www |
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