La Grulla, Texas facts for kids
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La Grulla, Texas
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Location of La Grulla, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
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| • Total | 1,222 |
| • Density | 1,300/sq mi (502.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78548, 78582
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| FIPS code | 48-40288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339324 |
La Grulla is a small city in Starr County, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1836 by Juan Santiago Longoria. He was the great-great-great-grandfather of actress Eva Longoria. In 2020, about 1,222 people lived in La Grulla.
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Where is La Grulla Located?
La Grulla is found in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26.269278 degrees North and 98.647067 degrees West. The city covers about 0.94 square miles (2.43 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in La Grulla has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1970: 1,194 people
- 1980: 1,442 people
- 1990: 1,335 people
- 2000: 1,211 people
- 2010: 1,622 people
- 2020: 1,222 people
Who Lives in La Grulla?
The 2020 United States census counted 1,222 people living in La Grulla. There were 432 households and 327 families in the city. Most people in La Grulla are of Hispanic or Latino background. In fact, about 97.38% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in La Grulla
Students in La Grulla attend schools that are part of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District. This district helps provide education for the children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: La Grulla para niños
