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'''San Antonio''' is a city in [[Texas]], [[United States|USA]]. It is located in South Central Texas, approximately 140 miles northwest of the [[Gulf of Mexico]] and 150 miles northeast of the city of Laredo on the Mexican border. San Antonio covers 368.6 square miles, and is in the Bexar County. <ref> http://www.sachamber.org/relo/general_info.php</ref>  
 
'''San Antonio''' is a city in [[Texas]], [[United States|USA]]. It is located in South Central Texas, approximately 140 miles northwest of the [[Gulf of Mexico]] and 150 miles northeast of the city of Laredo on the Mexican border. San Antonio covers 368.6 square miles, and is in the Bexar County. <ref> http://www.sachamber.org/relo/general_info.php</ref>  
      
==Climate==
 
==Climate==
   
Generally the weather is warm and dry. The average temperatures range from the 50's in [[January]] to the mid 90s in the summer months of [[July]] and [[August]].  
 
Generally the weather is warm and dry. The average temperatures range from the 50's in [[January]] to the mid 90s in the summer months of [[July]] and [[August]].  
    
==Population==
 
==Population==
   
The population is approximately 1,214,725 persons <ref> http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4865000.html</ref> and comprised of the following racial groups: Hispanic (58.7%), White (31.8%), Other (19.3%), Black (6.8%), Two or more races (3.7%) and American Indian (1.3%). <ref>http://www.city-data.com/city/San-Antonio-Texas.html </ref>
 
The population is approximately 1,214,725 persons <ref> http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4865000.html</ref> and comprised of the following racial groups: Hispanic (58.7%), White (31.8%), Other (19.3%), Black (6.8%), Two or more races (3.7%) and American Indian (1.3%). <ref>http://www.city-data.com/city/San-Antonio-Texas.html </ref>
    
==Government==
 
==Government==
   
The City Government is comprised of the [[Mayor]] and a 10 member City Council. <ref>http://www.sanantonio.gov/council/ </ref> One member is appointed from each of the ten districts. The current Mayor, elected on on June 7, 2005 is Phil Hardberger. <ref> http://www.sanantonio.gov/mayor/</ref> The City Manager is currently Sheryl L. Sculley. <ref>http://www.sanantonio.gov/manager/</ref>
 
The City Government is comprised of the [[Mayor]] and a 10 member City Council. <ref>http://www.sanantonio.gov/council/ </ref> One member is appointed from each of the ten districts. The current Mayor, elected on on June 7, 2005 is Phil Hardberger. <ref> http://www.sanantonio.gov/mayor/</ref> The City Manager is currently Sheryl L. Sculley. <ref>http://www.sanantonio.gov/manager/</ref>
    
==Sports==
 
==Sports==
   
San Antonio is home to the [[San Antonio Spurs]] basketball team ([[NBA]]).
 
San Antonio is home to the [[San Antonio Spurs]] basketball team ([[NBA]]).
    
==University==
 
==University==
   
San Antonio is home to the [[University of Texas]] at San Antonio <ref>http://www.utsa.edu/</ref>
 
San Antonio is home to the [[University of Texas]] at San Antonio <ref>http://www.utsa.edu/</ref>
    
==Places of Interest==
 
==Places of Interest==
   
* [[The Alamo]] - (Mission San Antonio de Valero) is the city's first [[Mission]], founded in 1718, and the place of the famous "Battle of the Alamo" on March 6, 1836 between residents and Mexican General [[Santa Anna|Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna]]'s army.  <ref> http://www.alamocity.com/alamo/</ref>
 
* [[The Alamo]] - (Mission San Antonio de Valero) is the city's first [[Mission]], founded in 1718, and the place of the famous "Battle of the Alamo" on March 6, 1836 between residents and Mexican General [[Santa Anna|Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna]]'s army.  <ref> http://www.alamocity.com/alamo/</ref>
   
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  * Casa Navarro State Historic Site - the old adobe home of Texas [[patriot]] José Antonio Navarro (1795–1871), is now an historical site dedicated to Mexican history and heritage of Texas.
* Casa Navarro State Historic Site - the old adobe home of Texas [[patriot]] José Antonio Navarro (1795–1871), is now an historical site dedicated to Mexican history and heritage of Texas.
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* Natural Bridge Caverns  
 
* Natural Bridge Caverns  
   
* Old Spanish Trail (3400 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX)
 
* Old Spanish Trail (3400 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX)
   
* SeaWorld San Antonio
 
* SeaWorld San Antonio
   
* The San Antonio [[Zoo]] & Aquarium
 
* The San Antonio [[Zoo]] & Aquarium
    
==References==
 
==References==
   
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
   
* http://www.sanantoniocvb.com/visitors/attractions.asp#0010100 - San Antonio visitors Bureau
 
* http://www.sanantoniocvb.com/visitors/attractions.asp#0010100 - San Antonio visitors Bureau
 
* http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/ - Natural Bridge Caverns  
 
* http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/ - Natural Bridge Caverns  
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