Aquilla, Texas facts for kids
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Aquilla, Texas
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Aquilla Lake is located a few miles north of Aquilla.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 358.16/sq mi (138.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76622
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-03588 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409720 |
Aquilla (pronounced ə-KWIL-ə) is a small city in Hill County, Texas, United States. It is located about 16 miles southwest of Hillsboro. In 2020, 101 people lived there.
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History of Aquilla
Aquilla started as a settlement in the 1840s. Early settlers were drawn to the area because it was close to Hillsboro and had lots of timber (wood). The first settlement was called Mudtown.
The community and a nearby creek were likely named after an early settler, Aquilla Jones. In 1859, Aquilla got its own post office.
About 20 years later, a railroad track was built nearby. Businesses and people moved closer to the rail line. This helped the town grow.
In 1897, a well was dug to provide fresh water. This was important because people were getting sick from drinking creek water.
Aquilla had one of the first banks in Texas, which opened in 1905. The town also had a health spa around that time. By 1914, Aquilla had grown quite a bit. It had over 500 people, many stores, hotels, churches, a school, a newspaper, and a busy lumber company.
By the late 1950s, the population was around 250. In 2017, there were 109 residents and two churches in Aquilla.
Where is Aquilla?
Aquilla is located in the southwestern part of Hill County. It is about 9 miles west of Interstate 35. The city is also about 26 miles north of Waco and 72 miles south of Fort Worth.
The city of Aquilla covers a small area of about 0.7 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Aquilla?
The number of people living in Aquilla has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1880 | 42 | — | |
| 1970 | 115 | — | |
| 1980 | 130 | 13.0% | |
| 1990 | 136 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 136 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 109 | −19.9% | |
| 2020 | 101 | −7.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 136 people living in Aquilla. About one-third of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Aquilla was 31 years.
Education in Aquilla
Students in Aquilla attend schools that are part of the Aquilla Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Aquilla (Texas) para niños
