Aguilares, Texas facts for kids
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Aguilares, Texas
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 Aguilares, Texas
Location in Texas
Aguilares, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Established | 1870 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78369
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| Area code(s) | +1-361 |
| FIPS code | 48-01420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584599 |
| Nearest Airports: Laredo: Laredo International Airport KLRD LRD Nuevo Laredo: Quetzalcoatl International Airport MMNL NLD | |
Aguilares is a small community in Webb County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data, even though it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2010, Aguilares had a population of 21 people. By the 2020 U.S. Census, its population had become even smaller, with only 6 residents. Aguilares is also one of several small communities called colonias in Webb County.
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Where is Aguilares Located?
Aguilares is found in Webb County, Texas. It covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water. Its exact location is at 27.451627 degrees North latitude and -99.093233 degrees West longitude.
A Look at Aguilares' History
Aguilares started around 1870. It got its name from the first families who settled there and became ranchers. These were the Aguilar brothers: José, Locario, Francisco, Próspero, and Librado.
In 1881, Aguilares became a stop on the Texas-Mexican Railroad. This was a big deal because it connected the community to other places. Nine years later, in 1890, Aguilares even got its own post office.
At one point, in 1910, it was thought that 1,500 people lived there. However, this number was likely much higher than the actual population. Just four years later, in 1914, reports said only about 300 people lived in Aguilares. The Aguilar family owned a store, which was one of only two businesses in the community back then.
For a short time, Aguilares seemed to have a bright future when Oil was found nearby in Oilton. But even with the railroad, the town started to lose people. Many residents moved to the larger county seat of Laredo, which was growing.
By the 1930s, the post office in Aguilares closed down. In 1939, the population was only ten people. It grew a little to twenty-five by 1945. However, by the 1990 U.S. Census, the population was back down to ten residents.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 21 | — | |
| 2020 | 6 | −71.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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Aguilares was first officially counted as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. The population has been very small and has decreased over the years.
Education in Aguilares
The schools in Aguilares are part of the Webb Consolidated Independent School District. Students in the area attend Bruni High School. For higher education, the community college for Webb County is Laredo Community College.
Famous People from Aguilares
- Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez, a well-known television and film character actor, was born in Aguilares. He appeared in many movies and TV shows.
See also
In Spanish: Aguilares (Texas) para niños
