Matagorda, Texas

Sign indicating Matagorda

Bay City Public Library Matagorda Branch

Matagorda (ⁱ/ˈmætəˈɡɔərdə/^[1]) is an unincorporated community in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. It had a population of approximately 710 in 2000. Matagorda is at the end of State Highway 60 and beginning of Farm to Market Road 2031, which runs over the Intracoastal Waterway and south to the Gulf of Mexico. The area is popular for fishing and beach activities.

Education

The Matagorda Independent School District serves area students.

References

External links

• Matagorda website
• Matagorda, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Matagorda, Texas

Municipalities and communities of Matagorda County, Texas, United States County seat: Bay City Cities Bay City Palacios CDPs Blessing Markham Matagorda Van Vleck Other unincorporated communities Allenhurst Caney Cedar Lake Cedar Lane Collegeport El Maton Hawkinsville Midfield Pledger Sargent Wadsworth

Coordinates: 28°41′27″N 95°58′03″W / 28.69083°N 95.96750°W / 28.69083; -95.96750