Port Lavaca
A community guide to Port Lavaca in Texas, the United States.
- Population
- 11,557 residents
- Region
- Texas
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 28.6150, -96.6261
Overview
Port Lavaca is a populated place in Texas, the United States. The community supports 11,557 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Texas. Its position within the broader regional network gives Port Lavaca a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Getting there
Reaching Port Lavaca typically involves the regional road network of Texas or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Port Lavaca to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Texas. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Port Lavaca.
Climate
The climate at Port Lavaca is warm and relatively stable, with subdued seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 28.61 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Port Lavaca experience. Visitors planning a trip to Port Lavaca should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
Port Lavaca sits at approximate coordinates 28.6150 latitude and -96.6261 longitude within Texas. The terrain and natural features around Port Lavaca reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Texas road network providing the principal routes in and out.