Delmita, Texas facts for kids
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Delmita
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 Delmita
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.1 sq mi (8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.1 sq mi (8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 60.0/sq mi (23.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78536
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| GNIS feature ID | 1378207 |
Delmita is a small community in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city. Delmita is located about 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. Even though it's small, it has its own post office with the ZIP code 78536. In 2020, about 186 people lived there.
History of Delmita
The community was first named Zaragosa in 1919. But on April 1, 1931, its name was changed to Delmita. This happened because people were getting it confused with another place called Saragosa in Reeves County, Texas.
Delmita's first post office was set up soon after the community was founded. A new post office building was built in 1991. For a while, Delmita was a very important place in the northeastern part of Starr County, especially around 1940. However, over the years, another community called San Isidro grew larger and became more important.
Where is Delmita?
Delmita is located in Texas at these coordinates: 26°41′7″N 98°25′23″W / 26.68528°N 98.42306°W. This helps people find its exact spot on a map.
Schools in Delmita
Students living in Delmita attend schools that are part of the San Isidro Independent School District. This school district serves the educational needs of the community.
Population of Delmita
Delmita first appeared as a place counted by the U.S. Census in 2010. In that year, its population was 216 people. By the 2020 census, the population had changed to 186 people.
Most of the people living in Delmita are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 97% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Delmita (Texas) para niños
