Port of Jacinto City

USJCX🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Jacinto City

Jacinto City is a harbor located in Harris County, Texas, east of Houston. It serves as a port facility, though specific cargo and vessel types are not detailed.

Background
Jacinto City is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, east of the intersection of Interstate 10 and the East Loop of Interstate 610. Jacinto City is part of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and is bordered by the cities of Houston and Galena Park. The population was 9,613 at the 2020 census.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

History

Established
1947

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USJCX
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-TX
Latitude
29.7667°
Longitude
-95.2333°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
9210 →
GeoNames ID
12382327 →
Wikidata
Q981766 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.jacintocity-tx.gov →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Jacinto City?

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The approach to Jacinto City is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Beacon Island Lighthouse at 15.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include South Shore Harbour (16 NM ESE), Upper Galveston Bay Inner (16 NM ESE), Kemah (17.6 NM SE), Morgan'S Point Approach Outer (19 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Jacinto City on?

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The Port of Jacinto City is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Jacinto City?

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You can track vessels near Jacinto City (USJCX) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Jacinto City?

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The Port of Jacinto City is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USJCX — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USJCX mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Jacinto City?

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The Port of Jacinto City operates in the UTC-6 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.