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Encinal, Texas
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Location of Encinal, Texas
Location of Encinal, Texas
LaSalle County Encinal.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County La Salle
Area
 • Total 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2)
 • Land 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
558 ft (170 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 540
 • Density 1,256/sq mi (482/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78019
Area code(s) 956
FIPS code 48-24240
GNIS feature ID 2410439
Website https://www.cityofencinal.com/

Encinal (/ˌɛnsɪˈnɔːl/ EN-sin-AWL) is a city in La Salle County, Texas, United States. The population was 540 at the 2020 census. Interstate 35 Business runs through the community. There are few businesses in Encinal; most have closed along the main street.

Railroad officials named the town for the Spanish word for oak grove. The population peaked in 1937 at eight hundred residents.

History

Encinal may be named for the Spanish word for a holm or holly oak grove. The town was supposed to be the county seat for Encinal County, which was established on February 1, 1856, and was to consist of the eastern portion of Webb County. The county was never organized and was finally dissolved on March 12, 1899. The Encinal territory was absorbed into Webb County, and Encinal became part of La Salle County.

Geography

Encinal is located at 28°2′28″N 99°21′17″W / 28.04111°N 99.35472°W / 28.04111; -99.35472.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Encinal has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Transportation

Highways

  • I-35.svg Interstate Highway 35, exit 38, Runs directly through town to the east.
  • Texas 44.svg Texas State Highway 44. Runs through town, Ends at US 83 far west of town.
  • US 83.svg US 83. Bypasses town to the Far West.

Air travel

  • Laredo International Airport (in Laredo)

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 562
1980 704
1990 620 −11.9%
2000 629 1.5%
2010 559 −11.1%
2020 540 −3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Encinal racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 29 5.37%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 1 0.19%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 4 0.74%
Hispanic or Latino 506 93.7%
Total 540

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 540 people, 380 households, and 331 families residing in the city.

Education

  • Encinal is within the Cotulla Independent School District.

Notable people

  • Rodney Lewis, CEO of Lewis Energy, has a ranch in Encinal
  • George Strait, country music artist lives on his 8,000+ acre ranch near Encinal

Gallery

See also

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