La Chuparosa, Texas facts for kids
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La Chuparosa, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 74 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78582
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La Chuparosa is a small community located in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own local city government.
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Where is La Chuparosa Located?
La Chuparosa is found in the southern part of Texas. Its exact spot on a map is at about 26 degrees North and 98 degrees West. This area is part of Starr County.
How Many People Live in La Chuparosa?
La Chuparosa is a small but growing community. In 2010, the population was 49 people. By the year 2020, the number of residents grew to 74 people.
A New Community is Formed
La Chuparosa is a fairly new CDP. It was officially recognized before the 2010 census. Before that, it was part of a larger area called La Rosita CDP. When La Chuparosa was created, nine other new CDPs were also formed from the La Rosita area.
Schools in La Chuparosa
Students living in La Chuparosa attend schools that are part of the Roma Independent School District.
- Younger students go to R. T. Barrera Elementary School.
- Older students attend Roma High School, which is the main high school for the district.
See also
In Spanish: La Chuparosa para niños
