Sinton, Texas

Sinton, Texas
Nickname: 
City of Parks
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 afterDavid Sinton
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager government
 • City councilMayor Mary Speidel
Mayor Pro Tem Greg Ybarra
Edward Adams
LuLu Lopez
Nathan Lindeman
 • City managerJohn Hobson
Area
 • Total
2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2)
 • Land2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,504
 • Density1,858.2/sq mi (717.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
78387
Area code361
FIPS code48-68036
GNIS feature ID1347172
Websitewww.sintontexas.org

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