San Antonio in Texas is located in the Blackland Prairie region. Lying to the south west of Austin it has a geographical position of 29.45° N and 98.51° W. The
city of San Antonio covers an area of 407.6 sq. miles.
Texas city of San Antonio with a population density of 3100 people is one of the most populated cities in Texas. An estimated population of approximately 1.3 million in 2006 comprised of 51.7% females and 48.3% males. Hispanics formed 58.7% of the entire populace, followed by 31.8% of White non-Hispanics, 6.8% Blacks, 1.3% of American Indians and 11% of other communities.
San Antonio Airports
San Antonio is served by six airports. They are: San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Lackland AFB airport (SKF), Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Stinson Muni airport (SSF), Horizon (74R) and Twin-Oaks airport (T94)
San Antonio Climate
San Antonio is influenced by both maritime and continental climatic patterns. July temperatures can go up to 95º F, with an average daily temperature of about 84º F. January temperature in San Antonio can go down to 39º F with the daily average being around 50º F.
The rainfall recorded in San Antonio is highest in May/June when it can rain up to about 4.7”. Some rain all occurs in October. A rainfall of about 3.8” in October is quite common. Snowfall in San Antonio of about 0.5” takes place during January and February.
Tourist Attractions in San Antonio
The city of San Antonio has many tourist attractions. The notable among them are:
- Alamo at Museums, 300 Alamo Plaza
- Arte Por Vida – Art for Life Studios in 1727Blanco Road
- Buckhorn Saloon and Museum at 318 East Houston Street
- Casa Navarro State Historic Park at Museums, 228 South Laredo Street
- Children's Museum at 305 East Houston Street
- San Antonio Botanical Society and San Antonio City Parks and Recreation Department at 555 Funston Place
San Antonio Hospitals
Some of the
San Antonio hospitals of repute are:
- San Antonio State Hospital at 6711 S New Braunfels Avenue
- Southwest General Hospital at 7400 Barlite Boulevard
