Concepcion, Texas facts for kids
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Concepcion, Texas
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Location of Concepcion, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Duval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 540/sq mi (210/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78349
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-16300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407651 |
Concepcion (pronounced kən-sep-see-OHN) is a very small community in Duval County, Texas, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for gathering information during a census. In 2020, only 42 people lived there.
Concepcion is also known by its Spanish nickname, "La Chona." This means "the village." It's a special place because it's home to the oldest Catholic church in South Texas. This small chapel was built way back in 1866. It was later updated in 1947.
Where is Concepcion Located?
Concepcion is in the southeastern part of Duval County. It's about 31 miles southwest of San Diego, which is the main town in the county. The community covers a very small area, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers). This entire area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
Concepcion is a very small community. Its population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 61 | — | |
| 2010 | 62 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 42 | −32.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 61 people living in Concepcion. Most of the people living there were of Hispanic or Latino background. The community had 26 households, which are groups of people living together. Many of these households were families.
The people in Concepcion are of different ages. In 2000, about one-third of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age was 58 years.
Education in Concepcion
Students in Concepcion attend schools that are part of the Benavides Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Concepción (Texas) para niños
