Refugio County, Texas

Refugio County
The Refugio County Courthouse in Refugio
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 28°19′N 97°10′W / 28.32°N 97.17°W / 28.32; -97.17
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1837
Named afterRefugio
SeatRefugio
Largest townRefugio
Area
  Total
818 sq mi (2,120 km2)
  Land770 sq mi (2,000 km2)
  Water48 sq mi (120 km2)  5.8%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
6,741
  Density8.2/sq mi (3.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district27th
Websitewww.co.refugio.tx.us

Refugio County (/rɪˈfjʊər.i./ rih-FURE-ee-oh) is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,741. Its county seat is Refugio. The county originated as a municipality of Mexico in 1834 and was classified as a county in 1837.