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Area Code 956
North American area code 956 is a state of Texas telephone area code for numbers in the Brownsville, McAllen, Laredo and South Padre Island areas. It was created May 25, 1997, in a split from area code 210. Counties served by this area code: : Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, La Salle, Starr, Webb, Willacy, and Zapata Towns and cities served by this area code: : Alamo, Brownsville, Combes, Delmita, Donna, Edcouch, Edinburg, Elsa, Encinal, Falcon Heights, Garciasville, Grulla, Guerra, Hargill, Harlingen, Hidalgo, La Blanca, La Feria, La Joya, La Villa, Laredo, Lasara, Linn, Lopeño, Los Ebanos, Los Fresnos, Los Indios, Lozano, Lyford, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Olmito, Peñitas, Pharr, Port Isabel, Port Mansfield, Progreso, Raymondville, Rio Grande City, Rio Hondo, Roma, Salineno, San Benito, San Isidro, San Juan, San Perlita, San Ygnacio, Santa Elena, Santa Maria, Santa Rosa, Sebastian, South Padre Island, Sullivan City, Weslaco, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North America
North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the southeast by South America and the Caribbean Sea, and to the west and south by the Pacific Ocean. Because it is on the North American Plate, North American Tectonic Plate, Greenland is included as a part of North America geographically. North America covers an area of about , about 16.5% of Earth's land area and about 4.8% of its total surface. North America is the third-largest continent by area, following Asia and Africa, and the list of continents and continental subregions by population, fourth by population after Asia, Africa, and Europe. In 2013, its population was estimated at nearly 579 million people in List of sovereign states and dependent territories in North America, 23 independent states, or about 7.5% of the world's population. In Americas (terminology)#Human ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Combes, Texas
Combes is a town in northern Cameron County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,895 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville combined statistical area, Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville Metropolitan Area, Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. Geography Combes is located in northwestern Cameron County at (26.245051, –97.727028). U.S. Route 77/Interstate 69E passes through the town, leading south to Harlingen, Texas, Harlingen and north to Raymondville, Texas, Raymondville. It is the last town U.S. 77 and Interstate 69E pass through in Cameron County going northward before entering Willacy County, Texas, Willacy County at Sebastian, Texas, Sebastian, about 8 miles to the north. Combes is home to the eastern terminus of Texas State Highway 107, which leads about 6 miles (10 km) west to Santa Rosa, Texas, Santa Rosa, and eventually to Edinburg, Texas, Edinburg, 29 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidalgo, Texas
Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,198 at the 2010 census, and in 2019 the estimated population was 14,183. History The area that is now Hidalgo was first settled by Spanish colonists led by José de Escandón ''circa'' 1749. The colony was known by multiple names: La Habitación, Rancho San Luis, and San Luisito. In 1852, John Young settled in the area and renamed the town "Edinburgh" after his place of birth, Edinburgh, Scotland; Edinburgh became the county seat of Hidalgo County. The town was incorporated in 1876, and its name was changed to "Hidalgo" in 1885. Geography Hidalgo is located in southern Hidalgo County at (26.104473, –98.246443). It is located across the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo del Norte) from the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas. One of the southern termini of U.S. Route 281 is at the border crossing in Hidalgo. The highway leads east then north to Pharr, or southeast to Brownsville. Texas State Highway 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen ( ) is a city in Cameron County in the central region of the Rio Grande Valley of the southern part of the U.S. state of Texas, about from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The city covers more than and is the second-largest city in Cameron County, as well as the fourth-largest in the Rio Grande Valley. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 71,892. Harlingen is a principal city of the Brownsville–Harlingen metropolitan area, which is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville combined statistical area, included in the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan region. History Harlingen's strategic location at the intersection of U.S. Route 77 and U.S. Route 83, co-designated as Interstate 69 East and Interstate 2, respectively, in northwestern Cameron County, fostered its development as a distribution, shipping, and industrial center. In 1904, Lon C. Hill (a man of Choctaw ancestry) envisioned the Rio Grande as a commercial waterway. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hargill, Texas
Hargill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 877. Hargill is part of the McAllen– Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Hargill is located at (26.4425672, -98.0138932). It is situated at the junction of Farm Roads 490 and 493 in Hidalgo County, approximately northeast of McAllen. History The community's history dates back to the early 1900s. At that time, the Missouri Texas Land and Irrigation Company owned approximately of land, including the area that would later become Hargill. Two businessmen, William Apsey Harding and Samuel Lamar Gill, formed a partnership known as the Harding-Gill Company in 1916 for the purpose of developing the land. The name Hargill originated from the last names of the two men. In 1920, school was constructed in the community. A post office opened in 1924 and a railroad station was established in 1926. By 1930, Harg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guerra, Texas
Guerra is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jim Hogg County, Texas, United States. The population was six as of the 2010 Census, giving it the distinction of smallest town by population in Texas. Geography Guerra is located in southwestern Jim Hogg County at (26.882615, -98.894466). Farm to Market Road 649 runs through the community, leading north to Randado and south to Garceno in the Rio Grande Valley. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Guerra CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the 2000 census, 8 people, 4 households, and 2 families were residing in the CDP. The population density was 1.4 people per square mile (0.5/km), with 12 housing units at an average density of 2.0/sq mi (0.8/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White, and therefore no individuals were from other races nor any from two or more races, although 75.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino (included in the white race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Grulla, Texas
La Grulla is a city in Starr County, Texas, United States, founded by Juan Santiago Longoria (3rd great grandfather of actress Eva Longoria) in 1836. The population was 1,622 at the 2010 census. Geography La Grulla is located at (26.269278, –98.647067). The city gained area prior to the 2010 census giving it a total area of 0.9 square mile (2.0 km), all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,222 people, 432 households, and 327 families residing in the city. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 1,211 people, 370 households, and 297 families living in the city. The population density was 2,074.2 people per square mile (806.2/km). There were 468 housing units at an average density of 801.6 per square mile (311.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 75.72% White, 0.17% African American, 0.58% Native American, 22.71% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 97.61%. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garciasville, Texas
Garciasville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a new CDP for 2010 census with a population of 46. Geography Garciasville is located at (26.319777, -98.699621). Education It is in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (RGCGISD), formerly Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, is a public school district based in Rio Grande City, Texas (USA). In 2009, the school district was " recognized" by ... (formerly Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District) 2010 map/ref> References {{authority control Census-designated places in Starr County, Texas Census-designated places in Texas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falcon Heights, Texas
Falcon Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 18 at the 2020 census, down from 53 at the 2010 census. The Lake Falcon Dam International Crossing connects Falcon Heights with Nueva Ciudad Guerrero, Tamaulipas. Geography Falcon Heights is located at (26.560372, -99.122493). Prior to the 2010 census, Falcon Heights CDP had parts taken to form new CDPs and lost additional area. As a result, the total area was reduced to 0.1 square miles (0.3 km), all land. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 335 people, 99 households, and 81 families in the CDP. The population density was 76.4 people per square mile (29.5/km). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 34.7 per square mile (13.4/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.70% White, 0.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 94.93%. Of the 99 households 50.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.7% were m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encinal, Texas
Encinal ( ) is a town in La Salle County, Texas, United States. The population was 540 at the 2020 census. Interstate 35 Business runs through the community. There are few businesses in Encinal; most have closed along the main street. Railroad officials named the town for the Spanish word for ''oak grove''. The population peaked in 1937 at eight hundred residents. History Encinal may be named for the Spanish word for a holm or holly oak grove. The town was supposed to be the county seat for Encinal County which was established on February 1, 1856 and was to consist of the eastern portion of Webb County, Texas. The county was never organized and was finally dissolved on March 12, 1899. The Encinal territory was absorbed into Webb County, and Encinal became part of La Salle County. Geography Encinal is located at (28.041584, −99.356192). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Climate The climate in this area is chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsa, Texas
Elsa is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,181 at the 2020 census, It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Geography Elsa is located in eastern Hidalgo County at (26.297672, –97.992770), north of Weslaco and east of Edinburg on State Highway 107 and FM 88. It is bordered to the east by the city of Edcouch and to the west by the unincorporated community of La Blanca. According to the United States Census Bureau, Elsa has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,668 people, 2,093 households, and 1,735 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 5,549 people, 1,575 households, and 1,324 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,756.8 people per square mile (1,447.6/km). There were 1,754 housing units at an average density of 1,187.5 per square mile (457.6/km). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Its population was 74,569 as of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, and in 2019, its estimated population was 101,170, making it the second-largest city in Hidalgo County, and the third-largest city in the larger Rio Grande Valley (Texas), Rio Grande Valley region. Edinburg is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area, McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen Metropolitan Area, Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. History In 1908, John Closner, William Briggs, Argyle McAllen, Plutarco de la Viña, and Dennis B. Chapin developed a new community at this site. The town square was located at the current crossroads of U.S. Highway 281 and Texas State Highway 107, State Highway 107. The town was named "Chapin" in honor of one of the developers. A local myth relates that Edinburg became the county seat of Hidalgo County in a dramatic, nighttime covert operation in whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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