San Augustine, Texas
San Augustine is a small town in San Augustine County, Texas, in East Texas, about 32 miles east of Nacogdoches as the crow flies, with a population of about 1,848.
San Augustine
County
1,848
Population
East Texas
Region
4.7 sq mi
Land Area
32 mi
straight line to Nacogdoches
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · San Augustine on Wikipedia
San Augustine City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through San Augustine.
Major roads: Hwy 96 · US Hwy 96 · State Hwy 147 · State Hwy 21 · State Loop 547
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
San Augustine from our research
What we've verified about San Augustine, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- From the 1717 Mission Dolores and the El Camino Real to a Republic-era boomtown of antebellum homes known as the 'Cradle of Texas.' Details →
- Dining
- 12 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 8 public schools within 12 miles, across 6 districts and charters, mainly San Augustine ISD, Chireno ISD and Excelsior ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- City-owned electric service (no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, city water, Piney Woods sanitation, and internet in Deep East Texas. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Dies, Jr. (47 mi), Martin Creek Lake (58 mi), Mission Tejas (66 mi). Nearest lakes: Toledo Bend Reservoir (17 mi), Pinkston Reservoir (19 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
FAQ: San Augustine, Texas
San Augustine County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of San Augustine in San Augustine County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put San Augustine in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
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Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
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