Leakey, Texas | |
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Real County Courthouse in Leakey
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Location of Leakey, Texas |
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Coordinates: 29°43′31″N 99°45′41″W / 29.72528°N 99.76139°WCoordinates: 29°43′31″N 99°45′41″W / 29.72528°N 99.76139°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Real |
Area | |
• Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
• Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 425 |
• Density | 710/sq mi (300/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 78873 |
Area code | 830 |
FIPS code | 48-42004 |
GNIS feature ID | 1339757 |
Leakey (/ˈleɪki/ LAY-kee) is a city in and the county seat of Real County, Texas, United States. The population was 425 at the 2010 census.
The city is named for John H. Leakey (1824-1900), a pioneer from Tennessee.
Leakey depends heavily on tourism because of the existence of the nearby Frio River and Garner State Park. The Alto Frio Baptist Encampment is located to the southeast of the community.
Leakey is located at 29°43′31″N 99°45′41″W / 29.725243°N 99.761463°W (29.725243, -99.761463). It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 83, RM 336, RM 337, and FM 1120 in southeastern Real County, approximately 35 miles north of Uvalde and 90 miles northwest of San Antonio.