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El Brazil, Texas
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 El Brazil, Texas
Location in Texas
El Brazil, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 270/sq mi (102/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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El Brazil is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government defines for gathering information about people. It is not an official city or town.
El Brazil was first recognized as a CDP during the 2010 census. At that time, its population was 47 people.
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Where is El Brazil Located?
El Brazil is found in the southern part of Texas. It is close to the border with Mexico. Its exact location is 26°28′7″N 98°43′37″W / 26.46861°N 98.72694°W. This means it is at 26.468651 degrees North latitude and -98.726828 degrees West longitude.
Who Lives in El Brazil?
The number of people living in El Brazil has changed a little over time.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 47 | — | |
| 2020 | 53 | 12.8% | |
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In 2010, 47 people lived in El Brazil. By the 2020 census, the population grew slightly to 53 people.
Community Background
Most people in El Brazil are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 92.45% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. This means that many families in El Brazil have roots in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Learning in El Brazil
Students living in El Brazil attend schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This school district helps provide education for children and teens in the area. It was formerly known as the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: El Brazil (Texas) para niños
