Sinton, Texas
city in and county seat of San Patricio County, Texas, United States
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.
Geography
Sinton is located at 28°2′5″N 97°30′32″W (28.034824, –97.508942).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Sinton has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa according to the Köppen climate classification system.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Sinton had a population of 5,504 in 1,922 households, including 1,199 families. The median age was 36.8 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.0% of residents were 65 years of age or older.
The public source identifies “Sinton, Texas” as city in and county seat of San Patricio County, Texas, United States. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Sinton, Texas and city.
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The strongest evidence will usually combine a dated visual record with documents produced by the authority responsible for the place. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 8, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q979844. VIAF identifies the subject as 158302646. The Library of Congress control number is n82136915. Authority coordinates are 28.035, -97.509. 2 of 3 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2020 and 1886.
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