Havana, Texas facts for kids
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Havana, Texas
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Location of Havana, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 361 |
| • Density | 451/sq mi (172/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78572
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-32792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378428 |
Havana is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for population numbers, but it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2020, about 361 people lived in Havana. This community is part of a larger area that includes the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, and Mission.
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Where is Havana Located?
Havana is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°15′1″N 98°30′22″W / 26.25028°N 98.50611°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of Havana is about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Havana?
The population of Havana has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 452 people.
- In 2010, the population was 407.
- By 2020, it had decreased slightly to 361 people.
Havana was first recognized as a census-designated place in the 2000 U.S. Census.
People and Backgrounds
Most people living in Havana are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 98.89% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 108 households in Havana. Many of these households (58.3%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 4 people.
The median age in Havana in 2000 was 27 years old. This means half the people were younger than 27 and half were older. About 33.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Havana
Students in Havana attend schools that are part of the La Joya Independent School District.
The local schools for residents include:
- Sam Fordyce Elementary School
- Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School
- La Joya High School
Additionally, the South Texas Independent School District offers special "magnet" schools that students from Havana can attend.
See also
In Spanish: Havana (Texas) para niños
