Anacua, Texas facts for kids
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Anacua, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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| FIPS code | 48-03126 |
Anacua is a small community in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town.
Anacua was created from a part of another CDP called La Rosita before the 2010 census. At that time, its population was 12 people.
Where is Anacua Located?
Anacua is found in the southern part of Texas. Its exact location is at 26.385581 degrees north latitude and -98.919151 degrees west longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.
Education in Anacua
Students living in Anacua attend schools that are part of the Roma Independent School District. The elementary school for younger students is Delia Gonzalez (DG) Garcia Elementary School. For older students, Roma High School is the only high school in the district.
Population and History
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 12 | — | |
| 2020 | 24 | 100.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Anacua was first recognized as a census designated place (CDP) in the 2010 U.S. Census. It was one of ten new CDPs created from the larger La Rosita CDP.
In 2010, Anacua had a population of 12 people. By the 2020 census, its population had grown to 24 people. This shows that the number of residents doubled in ten years. Most of the people living in Anacua are of Hispanic or Latino background.
See also
In Spanish: Anacua para niños
