Banquete, Texas facts for kids

Banquete (pronounced bang-KET-ee) is a small community in Nueces County, Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.

Banquete is located where State Highway 44 and FM 666 meet. It's about 23 miles west of a larger city called Corpus Christi. Don't mix up Banquete with Rancho Banquete, which is another community a few miles to the west.

In 2010, Banquete was officially recognized as a CDP. At that time, about 726 people lived there.

Where is Banquete Located?

Banquete is found at these coordinates: 27.800641 degrees North and 97.797179 degrees West. The entire area of the CDP is about 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

The Story of Banquete

Banquete got its name from a big four-day party! This celebration honored the completion of a new road. This road connected San Patricio, Texas with Matamoros, Tamaulipas, in Mexico.

The community was also an important stop on the Texas Mexican Railway. During the American Civil War, Banquete was home to Camp Charles Russell. This was a military camp where soldiers were trained.

Learning in Banquete

Students in the Banquete area attend schools run by the Banquete Independent School District. In June 2022, their most recent graduating class had 55 students.

Banquete's Weather

The weather in Banquete usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. According to climate experts, Banquete has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a good amount of rain throughout the year, and it doesn't get too cold.

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Famous Faces from Banquete

One notable person from Banquete is Konni Burton. She is a member of the Republican Party. Konni Burton served as a state senator for Texas from Tarrant County. She grew up in Banquete, where her father was the principal of the local school.

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In Spanish: Banquete (Texas) para niños