La Villa, Texas facts for kids
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La Villa, Texas
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| City of La Villa | |
Location of La Villa, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
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| • Type | The City of La Villa is a Type A General Law operating under the Council-Manager form of government. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,804 |
| • Density | 4,815.44/sq mi (1,857.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78562
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-41788 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339419 |
La Villa is a small city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is located in the southern part of Texas. In 2020, about 2,804 people lived there.
La Villa is part of two larger city areas. These are the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and the Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.
Geography of La Villa
La Villa is located in Texas at specific coordinates: 26.298093 degrees North and 97.926927 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of La Villa
The number of people living in La Villa has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,261 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,255 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,442 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,388 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,305 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,957 | 50.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,804 | 43.3% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the United States Census counted 2,804 people living in La Villa. There were 386 households and 305 families in the city. Most of the people living in La Villa are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in La Villa
Students in La Villa attend schools run by the La Villa Independent School District. This district provides education for the community's children.
There are also special schools called magnet schools that serve the area. These schools are part of the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique programs for students.
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