El Castillo, Texas facts for kids
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El Castillo, Texas
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Location of El Castillo, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 0.23 ft (0.07 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 7,000/sq mi (2,690/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST): UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78582
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| GNIS feature ID | 2584627 |
El Castillo is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. Its name means "Castle" in Spanish. It is a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistics. El Castillo was created for the 2010 census from part of an older community called La Victoria. In 2010, 188 people lived there.
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Where is El Castillo?
El Castillo is located in Texas at these coordinates: 26.334926 degrees North and -98.638659 degrees West. The United States Census Bureau says that El Castillo covers a total area of 0.07 square kilometers. This entire area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2010 | 188 | — | |
| 2020 | 219 | 16.5% | |
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El Castillo is one of several new census-designated places that were created before the 2010 U.S. Census. These new areas were formed from parts of the old La Victoria community.
People in 2020
In 2020, the population of El Castillo grew to 219 people. Almost everyone living in El Castillo, about 99.54%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. This means they have cultural ties to Spanish-speaking countries.
People in 2010
According to the 2010 US Census, there were 188 people living in El Castillo. The area had about 2,686 people per square kilometer. All 188 residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in El Castillo
Students in El Castillo attend schools that are part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district was formerly known as the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: El Castillo (Texas) para niños
