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Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua, Texas
Former CDP
Location of Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua, Texas
Location of Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua, Texas
Cameron County Bluetown-IglesiaAntigua.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Cameron
Area
 • Total 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km2)
 • Land 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 692
 • Density 136.1/sq mi (52.5/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 48-08914

Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua was a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 692 at the 2000 census. For the 2010 census the area was split into two CDPs, Bluetown and Iglesia Antigua. The communities are part of the BrownsvilleHarlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

The Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua CDP was located at 26°4′31″N 97°49′30″W / 26.07528°N 97.82500°W / 26.07528; -97.82500 (26.075355, -97.824886).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 5.1 square miles (13 km2), of which 5.1 square miles (13 km2) was land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 1.17%, was water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 692
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census. Prior to the 2010 U.S. Census it was split into the Bluetown and Iglesia Antigua CDPs.

Education

Bluetown and Iglesia Antigua are served by the Santa Maria Independent School District.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

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