Where is Brownsville?

Brownsville is located in Cameron County, Texas, at approximately 25.9018° N, -97.4975° W.

What is the population of Brownsville?

Brownsville has an approximate population of 186,738.

When was Brownsville founded?

Brownsville was founded in 1848.

What school districts serve Brownsville?

See our The Brownsville /schools page for the current list of districts and campuses covering Brownsville.

What are the major neighborhoods in Brownsville?

See our The Brownsville /neighborhoods page for the full list and per-neighborhood coverage.

How do I report local news from Brownsville?

Email editor@nexcom.media or use the contact form at https://thebrownsville.org/contact.

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About Brownsville, Texas

Brownsville is the southernmost major city in Texas, sitting on the Rio Grande directly across from Matamoros, Mexico. It is the seat of Cameron County and the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley. Brownsville is home to UT Rio Grande Valley, the Gladys Porter Zoo, and the SpaceX Starbase launch facility at Boca Chica.

Quick facts

Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, on the U.S.–Mexico border
SpaceX Starbase is located east of Brownsville at Boca Chica
Home to UT Rio Grande Valley and Texas Southmost College
The Gladys Porter Zoo is consistently ranked among the top US zoos

Geography

County: Cameron County
State: Texas
Coordinates: 25.9018° N, -97.4975° W
Founded: 1848
Population (approx.): 186,738

What The Brownsville covers

Brownsville TX news
Cameron County
BISD
Rio Grande Valley
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brownsville?: Brownsville is located in Cameron County, Texas, at approximately 25.9018° N, -97.4975° W.
What is the population of Brownsville?: Brownsville has an approximate population of 186,738.
When was Brownsville founded?: Brownsville was founded in 1848.
What school districts serve Brownsville?: See our The Brownsville /schools page for the current list of districts and campuses covering Brownsville.
What are the major neighborhoods in Brownsville?: See our The Brownsville /neighborhoods page for the full list and per-neighborhood coverage.
How do I report local news from Brownsville?: Email editor@nexcom.media or use the contact form at https://thebrownsville.org/contact.