Galveston is a resort city and port located on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Texas. Situated on the northwestern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, it lies at the southern end of the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The city encompasses 211.31 square miles (547.3 km2) across Galveston Island and Pelican Island.
As of the 2020 census, Galveston had a population of 53,695, making it the second-largest municipality in Galveston County. The city also serves as the county seat for the region.