Welcome to Agua Dulce ...
The city of Agua Dulce is located on the Gulf Coast.
Agua Dulce is located in Nueces County<1>.
The location of Agua Dulce has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Agua Dulce, you might consider that their post office opened in 1908.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Agua Dulce has a population of 801 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Agua Dulce is 120 feet [37 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Agua Dulce lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Agua Dulce: (361)
The ZIP code for Agua Dulce: 78330<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Agua Dulce had an population of 801 people. This is a decrease of 1.35% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 8.68% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Agua Dulce had a population of 812 people. This makes Agua Dulce the county's 5th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 812 people, the population of Agua Dulce increased 10.18% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 737 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Agua Dulce.
Communities Also Named Agua Dulce ...
While we believe that this Agua Dulce is located in Nueces County, we know of another 2 Texas communities named Agua Dulce. Those communities are located in the following counties: El Paso and Hidalgo County.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Agua Dulce.
Communities near Agua Dulce ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Agua Dulce.
- Kingsville
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsville
- Kingsville is located in Kleberg County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 24,989 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingsville <6>
- Alice
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alice
- Alice is located in Jim Wells County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 18,591 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alice <6>
- Robstown
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robstown
- Robstown is located in Nueces County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,133 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Robstown <6>
- Bishop
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bishop
- Bishop is located in Nueces County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,043 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bishop <6>
- Orange Grove
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange Grove
- Orange Grove is located in Jim Wells County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,296 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orange Grove <6>
- Driscoll
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Driscoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Driscoll
- Driscoll is located in Nueces County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 740 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Driscoll <6>
- San Patricio
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for San Patricio have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Patricio
- San Patricio is located in San Patricio County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 366 people
- Pernitas Point
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pernitas Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pernitas Point
- Pernitas Point is located in Jim Wells County
- Petronila
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast) - Rancho Banquete
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rancho Banquete have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rancho Banquete
- Rancho Banquete is located in Nueces County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Agua Dulce. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Agua Dulce.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Agua Dulce. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Agua Dulce.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Agua Dulce. See our Newspapers Page for Agua Dulce.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Agua Dulce ...
Looking for more information about Agua Dulce? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Agua Dulce, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Agua Dulce.
Adding Agua Dulce to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Agua Dulce in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Agua Dulce was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Agua Dulce in the book titled .<7> From that list, the Agua Dulce post office opened in 1908.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Agua Dulce.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Agua Dulce. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Nueces County: www.co.nueces.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Nueces, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Agua Dulce. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Agua Dulce - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Agua Dulce). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Agua Dulce or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |