Box Canyon, Texas facts for kids
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Box Canyon, Texas
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Location of Box Canyon, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Val Verde |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
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| • Total | 29 |
| • Density | 20.3/sq mi (7.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78840
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| FIPS code | 48-09656 |
Box Canyon is a small community in Val Verde County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It's not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2010, the population of Box Canyon was 34 people. Before 2010, Box Canyon was part of a larger CDP called Box Canyon-Amistad.
Where is Box Canyon Located?
Box Canyon is found in the state of Texas. Its exact location is at 29 degrees 32 minutes North latitude and 101 degrees 9 minutes 30 seconds West longitude.
The United States Census Bureau says that Box Canyon covers a total area of 3.7 square kilometers (about 1.4 square miles). All of this area is land. There is no water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Box Canyon?
The population of Box Canyon changes over time.
- In 2010, 34 people lived there.
- By 2020, the population was 29 people.
Learning and Schools in Box Canyon
Students in Box Canyon attend schools managed by the Comstock Independent School District. This school district serves the local area.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, the entire Val Verde County area is served by Southwest Texas Junior College. This college offers different programs for higher learning.
