PalaciosTexas
Palacios is a city in Matagorda County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,395 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Palacios
Palacios is a small town in southeastern Texas with an estimated population of 4,373.
Officially, Palacios is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 801 residents per square mile.
📰 Palacios News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Palacios Unique
- The only place in America named Palacios — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Palacios
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Palacios
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Palacios
- CENTRAL EL
- EAST SIDE INT
- PALACIOS J H
- PALACIOS JUNIOR SENIOR H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Palacios Community Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.