Flowella, Texas facts for kids
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Flowella, Texas
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Location of Flowella, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brooks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| • Land | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 116.5/sq mi (45.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78355
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-26220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335980 |
Flowella, also known as "La Parrita," is a small community in Brooks County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area set up for counting people. In 2020, about 117 people lived there.
Where is Flowella?
Flowella is located in northeastern Brooks County, Texas. You can find it near where State Highway 285 and FM 2191 meet. It's about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of Falfurrias, which is the main town in Brooks County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Flowella covers an area of 2.6 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). All of this area is land, with no water.
Flowella's History
Flowella was started in 1909 by two people named Burton and Danforth. They planned the community around a special "flowing well," which is a well where water comes up naturally.
A post office opened in Flowella in 1910 and stayed open for 13 years. By 1914, about 60 people lived in the community. There was also a hotel and a general store.
Over time, the nearby town of Falfurrias grew much larger. This meant Flowella stayed a small, spread-out community. Today, it's still a quiet, rural area.
People in Flowella
The number of people living in Flowella has changed a bit over the years:
- 2000: 134 people
- 2010: 118 people
- 2020: 117 people
In 2000, most people in Flowella were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 97% of the population.
The average household in Flowella had about 2.9 people. Many households had children under 18 living there. The median age in the community was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Education in Flowella
Students in Flowella attend public schools managed by the Brooks County Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Flowella (Texas) para niños
