Zavala County, Texas

Zavala County, Texas
The Zavala County Courthouse in Crystal City
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Coordinates: 28°51′53″N 99°45′35″W / 28.864652°N 99.75983°W / 28.864652; -99.75983
Country United States
State Texas
FoundedFebruary 1, 1858 (created)
February 25, 1884 (organized)
Named afterLorenzo de Zavala
SeatCrystal City
Largest cityCrystal City
Government
 • County judgePaula DeLeon
Area
 • Total
1,301.735 sq mi (3,371.48 km2)
 • Land1,297.407 sq mi (3,360.27 km2)
 • Water4.328 sq mi (11.21 km2)  0.33%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,670
 • Estimate 
(2024)
9,209
 • Density7.45/sq mi (2.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code830
Congressional district23rd
Websitewww.co.zavala.tx.us

Zavala County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,670, and was estimated to be 9,209 in 2024. The county seat and largest city is Crystal City.