Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua, Texas facts for kids
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Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua, Texas
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Former CDP
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Location of Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua, Texas
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| 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
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| • 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 special kind of community in Cameron County, Texas, USA. It was called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people.
In the year 2000, about 692 people lived there. Later, for the 2010 census, this area was divided. It became two separate CDPs: Bluetown and Iglesia Antigua. These communities are part of the larger Brownsville and Harlingen city area.
Where Was Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua Located?
Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua was located in Texas, USA. Its exact spot was at 26.075355 degrees North and -97.824886 degrees West.
The area covered about 5.1 square miles (13.3 square kilometers). Most of this land was dry, about 5.1 square miles (13.2 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), was water.
How Many People Lived There?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 692 | — | |
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The community of Bluetown-Iglesia Antigua first appeared in the US Census in 2000. At that time, it was counted as a single census-designated place.
Before the 2010 census, the area was split. It became two different communities: Bluetown and Iglesia Antigua.
Schools and Education
Students living in Bluetown and Iglesia Antigua attend schools in the Santa Maria Independent School District. This district provides public education for the area.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District has special "magnet schools." These schools offer unique programs and are open to students from the community.
