Petronila, Texas
City · Population 85 · #1205 in Texas
About Petronila
Petronila is a tiny community in southern Texas with an estimated population of 85.
Officially, Petronila is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.82 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 47 residents per square mile.
📰 Petronila News Today
- Body found near Petronila school identified as 79-year-old man, medical examiner says kiiitv.com · May 5
- 6 Things to Know: Man’s body found in Petronila, Texas jury sentences man to death in Athena Strand case kristv.com · May 6
- Drainage district raises water concerns related to Tesla refinery - Corpus Christi Caller-Times Corpus Christi Caller-Times · Apr 22
- Man's body found on Belk Lane in Petronila identified kristv.com · May 5
- Petronila Pete doesn't see a shadow on Groundhog Day kiiitv.com · Feb 2
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What Makes Petronila Unique
- The only place in America named Petronila — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 85 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)85
Rank in state#1205 of 1,224
Land area1.82 sq mi
Density47/sq mi
Coordinates27.6712, -97.6322