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    San Antonio (/ ˌ s æ n æ n ˈ t oʊ n i oʊ / SAN an-TOH-nee-oh; Spanish for "Saint Anthony"), officially the City of San Antonio, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the most populous city in Greater San Antonio, the third-largest metropolitan area in Texas and the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 2.6 million ...

  2. History of San Antonio. The City of San Antonio is one of the oldest Spanish settlements in Texas and was, for decades, its largest city. Before Spanish colonization, the site was occupied for thousands of years by varying cultures of indigenous peoples.

  3. San Antonio is a large city in southern Texas, USA. It is the second most populous city in Texas, with about 1.4 million people. It is the seventh most populous city in the United States. The city is known for The Alamo, and the River Walk along the small

  4. Jun 7, 2024 · San Antonio, city, seat (1837) of Bexar county, south-central Texas, U.S. It is situated at the headwaters of the San Antonio River on the Balcones Escarpment, about 80 miles (130 km) southwest of Austin. It is the second most-populous city in Texas. The Alamo, the city’s historic fort, is a popular tourist draw.

  5. Greater San Antonio, officially designated San AntonioNew Braunfels, is an eight-county metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Texas defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The metropolitan area straddles South Texas and Central Texas and is on the southwestern corner of the Texas Triangle.

  6. The city of San Antonio in the U.S. state of Texas is composed of a number of neighborhoods and districts, spreading out surrounding the central Downtown Area.

  7. The culture of San Antonio reflects the history and culture of one of the state's oldest and largest cities straddling the regional and cultural divide between South and Central Texas. Historically, San Antonio culture comes from a blend of Central Texas ( Hill Country) and South Texas ( Southwestern) culture.

  8. San Antonio is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the United States. It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country. Visited by more than 31 million annual visitors, San Antonio is a beautiful city at the axis of three different geological terrains: Hill Country, South Texas Plains and Prairie and Lakes.

  9. www.sanantonio.gov › Mission-Trails › Prehistory-HistoryHistory of San Antonio

    Explore the rich history of San Antonio from the earliest Spanish explorations to Mexican rule and the Texas Republic. From mid-19th century statehood through the railroad and industrial development, learn more about the diverse cultures and influences that have shaped our modern metropolis.

  10. Dec 16, 2023 · San Antonio is a Texas city that reflects the state's Spanish and Mexican heritage. Hispanics make up a considerable fraction of the population, and it shows in most places. The Hispanic atmosphere of San Antonio makes it a truly unique U.S. city.

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