Tag: Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca is a city in Calhoun County, Texas. The population was 12,248 at the 2010 census. The County had a 3.6% growth which brought the county population to 21,381. The city itself is bringing in more business into the area. It is the county seat of Calhoun County. It is a part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Port Lavaca is located at 28°36′56″N 96°37′47″W / 28.61556°N 96.62972°W / 28.61556; -96.62972 (28.615635, -96.629741). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.6 square miles (35 km), of which 9.8 square miles (25 km) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km) (28.23%) is water.
Port Lavaca holds the state record of the highest wind speed ever reached. During Hurricane Carla in September 1961, the winds were recorded to gust up to 170 mph. In 2004, Port Lavaca including the South Texas Area, had recorded up to as much of 12 inches of snowfall.
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,248 people, 4,189 households, and 3…
