Cotulla, Texas
City · Population 3,661 · #447 in Texas
About Cotulla
Cotulla is a small town in southwestern Texas, home to 3,661 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Cotulla is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,821 residents per square mile.
📰 Cotulla News Today
- Phil Lyne Obituary (2026) - Cotulla, TX - Hurley Funeral Home - Pleasanton Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Governor Abbott Surveys Flood Damage In Cotulla, Requests Additional Counties For Major Disaster Declaration Office of the Texas Governor (.gov) · Jul 24
- Cotulla residents continue flood recovery as some families remain unable to return home kens5.com · Jul 23
- South Texas flood death toll rises to 3 after driver swept away in Val Verde County, Gov. Abbott says KSAT · Jul 24
- Bertha expected to weaken over San Antonio while Cotulla and Tilden see flooding Texas Public Radio | TPR · Jul 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cotulla Unique
- The only place in America named Cotulla — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cotulla
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- El Vaquero Cafe — mexican
- La Salle County Steakhouse
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Brush Country Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cotulla
- Veterans Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cotulla
- COTULLA H S
- FRANK NEWMAN MIDDLE
- RAMIREZ-BURKS EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,661
Rank in state#447 of 1,224
Land area2.01 sq mi
Density1,821/sq mi
Coordinates28.4364, -99.2367