Lasara, Texas facts for kids
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Lasara, Texas
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Location of Lasara, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Willacy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 909 |
| • Density | 649/sq mi (253/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78561
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-41548 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1339691 |
Lasara is a small community in Willacy County, Texas, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 909 people lived in Lasara.
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What's in a Name?
Lasara got its name from two women: Laura Harding and Sarah Gill. They were the wives of two German settlers, William Harding and Lamar Gill, who helped start the community.
Where is Lasara Located?
Lasara is in southern Texas. It covers an area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Lasara?
In 2000, there were 1,024 people living in Lasara. By 2020, the population was 909. Most families in Lasara have children living at home. The community is known for its diverse population.
Learning in Lasara
Students in Lasara attend schools within the Lasara Independent School District. This school district provides education from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The Lasara Independent School District was officially approved on March 18, 1925.
Students in Lasara can also attend special magnet schools. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique learning programs for students from Lasara and other nearby communities.
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