City of Galveston, Texas

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Information on Galveston, Galveston County

The City of Galveston is located in the state of Texas, in Galveston County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Galveston at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Galveston City HALL, Galveston County

Galveston City Hall's addressGalveston Galveston Municipal Building
PO Box 779
Galveston, TX 77553-0779
United States
Phone number of Galveston City Hall+1 409-797-3500
Galveston, TX emailNot available
Galveston official websitecityofgalveston.org
Mayor of GalvestonJoseph S. Jaworski
Galveston County, Texas: Vital Records Galveston vital records
Birth Certificate Order your Texas birth certificate online

Demographics of Galveston

Name of Galveston inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population47 743 inhabitants61 / 709
Population density in Galveston228,1 pop/sq mi (88,1 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Galveston, TX

Where to apply for a passport in Galveston, TX? There are 1 passport offices in Galveston, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
GALVESTON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK600 59TH STREET4097662424

Top 3 most popular banks in Galveston

There are 12 bank branches in Galveston.
Texas First Bank is the most popular bank in Galveston with 3 branch offices, followed by Frost Bank with 2 branch offices and then The Moody National Bank with 2 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Galveston:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Texas First Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Frost Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
The Moody National Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
HomeTown Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Prosperity Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Compass Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
More info about banks in Galveston

Galveston administrative numbers

Galveston City code4828068
Galveston City postcode77553

Galveston administrative data

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyGalveston

Information on Galveston, Galveston County

Cities twinned with Galveston
India ThiruvananthapuramJapan NiigataMexico Toluca
Mexico VeracruzNorway StavangerSouth Africa Cape Town
Namesake of Galveston
  • Galveston, Indiana, États-Unis
Natural parksGalveston isn't part of a natural park

Toponymy and translation of Galveston

Transportation modes in Galveston

Airport
Scholes International Airport at Galveston 8.5 miles
Ellington Airport 31.4 miles
William P. Hobby Airport 37 miles

Galveston territory

Galveston area209,34 sq mi (542,20 km²)
Galveston altitude7 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 29.1851
Longitude: -94.9675
Latitude: 29° 11' 6'' North
Longitude: 94° 58' 3'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time

Galveston neighbouring towns and cities

Galveston neighbouring municipalities
Jamaica BeachJamaica BeachTiki Island
Jamaica BeachNeighbouring townsTiki Island
Surfside BeachSurfside Beach
Galveston neighbouring municipalities
Jamaica Beach 0.9 milesHitchcock 7.2 milesTiki Island 8.4 miles
Bayou Vista 9.9 milesLa Marque 12.9 milesSanta Fe 16.2 miles
Texas City 17.8 milesDickinson 19.2 milesLiverpool 20.3 miles
League City 22.8 milesAlvin 22.9 milesDanbury 23.1 miles
Kemah 24.1 milesSurfside Beach 25 milesClear Lake Shores 25.3 miles
Oyster Creek 25.4 milesWebster 25.6 milesFriendswood 26.4 miles
Richwood 26.8 milesQuintana 26.9 milesEl Lago 27.1 miles

Distance between Galveston and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 1418 milesHouston : 48 miles closestPhiladelphia : 1350 miles
Phoenix : 1054 milesSan Antonio : 215 milesSan Diego : 1336 miles
Dallas : 272 milesSan Jose : 1645 milesJacksonville : 803 miles
Indianapolis : 888 milesSan Francisco : 1716 milesAustin : 185 miles
Columbus : 1010 milesFort Worth : 286 milesCharlotte : 925 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Galveston, TX

Elementary schools in Galveston

Ambassadors Preparatory Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 294

Burnet Elementary

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 474

Coastal Village Elementary

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 432

Moody Early Childhood Center

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 145

Morgan El Magnet School

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 533

Oppe Elementary

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 758

Parker Elementary

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 538

Middle schools in Galveston

Austin Middle

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 537

Galveston County J J A E P

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 8
Students : 3

High schools in Galveston

Ball High School

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1998

Alternative schools in Galveston

Aim College & Career Prep

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 76

Central Middle

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 9
Students : 213

Collegiate Academy

District of Galveston Independent School District
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 9
Students : 556

Odyssey Academy - Galveston

District of Odyssey Academy Inc
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 843

Private schools in Galveston

Holy Family School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 129

Satori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 53

Trinity Episcopal School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 253

Upward Hope Academy

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 89

Leisure and activities in Galveston surrounding area

Golf course
Galveston Country ClubMoody Gardens Golf Course
Lakeview Country Club
to La Marque 11.9 miles		Bayou Golf Club
to Texas City 15.8 miles