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Chula Vista, Texas
Census-Designated Place
Chula Vista, Cameron County, Texas is located in Texas
Chula Vista, Cameron County, Texas
Chula Vista, Cameron County, Texas
Location in Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Cameron
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 257
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
78834
Area code 956
GNIS feature ID 2584621

Chula Vista is a small community in Cameron County, Texas. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official city.

Before 2010, Chula Vista was part of a larger area called Chula Vista-Orason. Now, it is its own separate CDP. It is also part of the larger BrownsvilleHarlingen metropolitan area.

Where is Chula Vista Located?

Chula Vista is in the middle of Cameron County. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Los Fresnos. It is also about 15 miles (24 km) north of Brownsville. The community of Orason is right next to Chula Vista on its western side.

Who Lives in Chula Vista?

Chula Vista first became its own census-designated place in 2010. This happened when the larger Chula Vista-Orason area was split.

Population Changes Over Time

In 2010, the population of Chula Vista was 288 people. By 2020, the population had changed to 257 people.

People and Backgrounds in Chula Vista (2020)

Most people in Chula Vista are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 96.5% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. A small number of people, about 2.72%, were White alone. There were also a few people who identified as Mixed Race.

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