Amargosa, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Amargosa, Texas
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Jim Wells
Area
• Total	1.523 sq mi (3.94 km2)
• Land	1.517 sq mi (3.93 km2)
• Water	0.006 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	299 ft (91 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	291
• Density	191.1/sq mi (73.77/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	361
GNIS feature ID	2586907

Amargosa is a small community located in Jim Wells County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a recognized area that doesn't have its own local government, unlike a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place," which is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people.

In 2010, about 291 people lived in Amargosa. Before 2010, Amargosa was counted together with a nearby place called Owl Ranch. The community got its name from the Amargosa Creek, which flows nearby. The word amargosa comes from Spanish and means "bitter."

Where is Amargosa?

Amargosa is located in the state of Texas. The U.S. Census Bureau has measured its size. The community covers about 1.5 square miles (about 3.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.006 square miles (0.016 square kilometers), is water.

How Many People Live There?

The number of people living in Amargosa is counted during the United States Census. This happens every ten years.

Education in Amargosa

Students in Amargosa attend schools that are part of the Alice Independent School District. This school district is responsible for public education in the area. One of the schools operated by this district is Alice High School.

See also

In Spanish: Amargosa (Texas) para niños