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Alamo, Texas
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The Refuge to the Valley
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 Alamo, Texas
Location in Texas
Alamo, Texas
Location in the United States
Alamo, Texas
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Incorporated | May 12, 1924 |
| Named for | Alamo Mission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.51 sq mi (19.45 km2) |
| • Land | 7.51 sq mi (19.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,493 |
| • Density | 2,595.6/sq mi (1,002.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78516
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-01576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1329296 |
Alamo is a city in Texas, United States. It is located in the Rio Grande Valley, a region often called the "Land of Two Summers." Alamo is in southern Hidalgo County.
This city is known as the "Refuge to the Valley." It has many farms that grow vegetables and citrus fruits. Alamo is also a popular place for people to visit or retire in the winter. It is close to the Mexico–U.S. border.
Alamo is a way to get into Mexico from the Rio Grande Valley. You can use U.S. Route 281 to reach Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas. It is also a gateway to the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. In 2020, about 19,493 people lived in Alamo.
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History of Alamo
Alamo was first planned out in 1909. It was named after the famous Alamo Mission in San Antonio. The word "Alamo" means "Cottonwood tree" in Spanish and Mexican.
Geography of Alamo
Alamo is located in the southern part of Hidalgo County. It is next to the city of San Juan on its west side. To its east, you will find the city of Donna.
The city covers an area of about 18.4 square kilometers (7.1 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population of Alamo
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,018 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,944 | 91.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,017 | 55.2% | |
| 1960 | 4,121 | 36.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,291 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 5,831 | 35.9% | |
| 1990 | 8,210 | 40.8% | |
| 2000 | 14,760 | 79.8% | |
| 2010 | 18,353 | 24.3% | |
| 2020 | 19,493 | 6.2% | |
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Alamo is part of two larger city areas. These are the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and the Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.
Alamo's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 19,493 people living in Alamo. There were 6,106 households and 4,758 families. Most people in Alamo are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Alamo
Schools for Kids in Alamo
Most students in Alamo go to schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJAISD). A smaller number of students attend schools in the Donna Independent School District.
Elementary Schools
In the PSJAISD, elementary schools in Alamo include:
- Zeferino Farias Elementary
- Agusto Guerra Elementary
- Santos Livas Elementary
- Marcia R. Garza Elementary
- John McKeever Elementary
Middle Schools
Middle schools serving Alamo are:
- Alamo Middle School
- Audie Murphy Middle School
High Schools
The main high school for PSJAISD students in Alamo is Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Memorial High School.
For students in the Donna ISD part of Alamo, the schools are:
- Captain D. Salinas II Elementary
- Sauceda Middle School
- Donna High School
Other School Options
All students in Alamo can apply to special magnet schools. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District.
There is also a private school called Valley Christian Heritage School in Alamo.
The Idea Public School District also has campuses in Alamo and nearby cities. These include San Juan, Pharr, Donna, and Edinburg.
Public Libraries in Alamo
Alamo has a public library called the Sergeant Fernando de la Rosa Memorial Library. This library is named after Sergeant Fernando "Nando" De La Rosa. He was a United States Army soldier who died in Afghanistan in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Álamo (Texas) para niños
