Yoakum, Texas
| Yoakum, Texas | ||
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| Nickname(s): Leather Capital of Texas, Hub City of South Texas |
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| Coordinates: 29°17′28″N 97°8′50″W / 29.29111°N 97.14722°WCoordinates: 29°17′28″N 97°8′50″W / 29.29111°N 97.14722°W | ||
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 United States
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 Texas
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| Counties | Lavaca, DeWitt | |
| Incorporated | May 13, 1889 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
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Mayor Anita R. Rodriguez Elorine Sitka Tim McCoy Rodney Jahn Tim Faulkner |
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| • City manager | Kevin Coleman | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.59 sq mi (11.88 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.58 sq mi (11.86 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 365 ft (111.3 m) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 5,815 | |
| • Density | 1,270/sq mi (490.3/km2) | |
| • Demonym | Yoakumite | |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) | |
| ZIP code | 77995 | |
| Area code(s) | 361 | |
| FIPS code | 48-80560 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1377671 | |
| Website | www |
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Yoakum is a city in Lavaca and DeWitt counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 5,815 at the 2010 census.
Yoakum is located on the border of Lavaca and DeWitt counties at 29°17′28″N 97°8′50″W / 29.29111°N 97.14722°W (29.291052, -97.147315).U.S. Route 77 Alternate forms the northwest boundary of the city and leads northeast 17 miles (27 km) to Hallettsville and southwest 16 miles (26 km) to Cuero. Texas State Highway 111 passes through the center of Yoakum, leading southeast 39 miles (63 km) to Edna and west 9 miles (14 km) to Hochheim. Texas State Highway 95 leaves US 77A at the north end of Yoakum and leads north 8 miles (13 km) to Shiner.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Yoakum has a total area of 4.6 square miles (11.9 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.20%, is covered by water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Yoakum has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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