Galveston Island

Galveston Island

A map of Galveston Island, a barrier island on the Texas Gulf coast in the United States
Galveston Island
Geography
Location	Gulf of Mexico
Coordinates	29°13′20″N 94°54′32″W
Area	64 sq mi (170 km^2)
Length	27 mi (43 km)
Width	3 mi (5 km)
Highest point	20 feet (6.1 m)
Administration
United States
State	Texas
County	Galveston County

Galveston Island (/ˈɡælvɪstən/ GAL-vis-tən) is an island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles (80.5 km) southeast of Houston. The entire island, except for Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County.

Other websites

• Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Galveston Island State Park