Geography of Comal County
Comal County sits at roughly 29.81° N and 98.28° W in the South Texas region of Texas, spanning 562 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near New Braunfels, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 209,166 residents across 562 square miles, Comal County has a population density of about 372.2 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: New Braunfels
New Braunfels serves as the seat of government for Comal County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Comal County was established in 1846 and was named for The Comal River. (Comal is Spanish for "basin"). It was carved from territory previously part of Bexar County.
Comal County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Comal County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Comal County, Texas located?+
Comal County is located in the South Texas region of Texas at approximately 29.808° N, 98.278° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48091. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Comal County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Comal County in square miles?+
Comal County covers approximately 562 square miles of land in the South Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 234th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Comal County, Texas?+
Comal County has a population of approximately 209,166 residents. With 562 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 372.2 people per square mile, which is densely populated for a Texas county. That makes Comal County the 28th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Comal County?+
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for The Comal River. (Comal is Spanish for "basin"). Comal County was originally carved out of Bexar County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Comal County are located in New Braunfels.
Which Texas counties border Comal County?+
Comal County shares borders with Hays, Bexar, Kendall, Blanco, and Guadalupe counties. These 5 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the South Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Comal County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Comal County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Comal County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Comal County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Comal County is 48091, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 091. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.