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Durango, Texas
Durango, Texas is located in Texas
Durango, Texas
Durango, Texas
Location in Texas
Durango, Texas is located in the United States
Durango, Texas
Durango, Texas
Location in the United States
Country  United States of America
State  Texas
County Falls
Elevation
584 ft (178 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76656
Area code(s) 254

Durango is a small place in western Falls County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.

Where is Durango Located?

Durango is found in the western part of Falls County. It is right along a road called Farm to Market Road 935. This road helps people travel to and from the community. The area is about 584 feet (or 178 meters) above sea level. Its ZIP code is 76656, and its area code is 254.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Durango does not have its own local government. It does not have a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services. These services include things like roads and public safety. People living in Durango still have a strong sense of community.

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