Sinton, Texas

Sinton, Texas
Nickname: 
City of Parks
Location of Sinton, Texas
Location of Sinton, Texas
Coordinates: 28°2′5″N 97°30′32″W / 28.03472°N 97.50889°W / 28.03472; -97.50889
Country United States
State Texas
CountySan Patricio
Named forDavid Sinton
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager government
 • City councilMayor Edward Adams
Mayor Pro Tem Mary Speidel
Nathan Lindeman
Danny Davila
Greg Ybarra
 • City ManagerJohn Hobson
Area
 • Total2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2)
 • Land2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 • Total5,504
 • Density1,858.20/sq mi (717.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78387
Area code361
FIPS code48-68036[3]
GNIS feature ID1347172[4]
Websitewww.sintontexas.org
David Sinton, after whom Sinton is named

Sinton is a city in and the county seat of San Patricio County, Texas,[5] United States. The population was 5,504 at the 2020 census.[2] It was founded in 1886 and was named in honor of David Sinton, a influential business owner and rancher.[6]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Sinton city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ "TSHA | Sinton, TX".

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