San Benito

Also known as San Benito, Texas, San Benito, TX

city in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Texas
County: Cameron
Type: Council-Manager
City council: Mayor Celeste Sanchez
City manager: Manuel Lara
Total: 16.14 sq mi (41.79 km )
Land: 15.79 sq mi (40.90 km )
Water: 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km )
Elevation: 36 ft (11 m)
Density: 1,574/sq mi (607.8/km )
Time zone: UTC-6 ( Central (CST) )
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San Benito is a city in Cameron County, in the U.S. state of Texas, United States. Its population was 24,861 at the 2020 census. On April 3, 2007, San Benito celebrated the 100th anniversary of its naming.

The post office was named "Diaz" from April to May 1907. The San Benito Museum, Freddy Fender Museum, and Conjunto Music Museum opened in the same building on November 17, 2007.