Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat and largest city of Nueces County in South Texas, with portions extending into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. With a population of 317,247 as of July 1, 2025, it is the eighth-most populous city in Texas. Corpus Christi is 130 miles southeast of San Antonio and 208 miles southwest of Houston. Its political boundaries encompass Nueces Bay and Corpus Christi Bay. Its zoned boundaries include small land parcels or water inlets of three neighboring counties. The Corpus Christi metropolitan area had an estimated population of 442,600. It is also the hub of the six-county Corpus Christi–Kingsville–Alice combined statistical area. Corpus Christi serves as an economic center in South Texas. Much of the city's economy is supported by different industries such as energy, manufacturing, healthcare, tourism, and maritime commerce.

Counties: Nueces, Kleberg, San Patricio, Aransas
Named for: Body of Christ
Type: Council–manager
Mayor: Paulette Guajardo
City manager: Peter Zanoni
Population (2020): 317,863
Estimate (2025): 317,247
Rank: US: 63rd
Urban: 339,066 (US: 119th)
Metro: 421,933 (US: 121st)
CSA: 525,875 (86th)
ZIP Codes: 78401, 78402, 78404–78419
Area code(s): 361
Twitter profile: cityofcc
Official Website: http://www.cctexas.com/
Wikidata description: city and county seat of Nueces County, Texas, United States
Wikidata id: Q49242
Wikidata label: Corpus Christi
Wikidata aliases: Array
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