Llano Grande, Texas facts for kids
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Llano Grande, Texas
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Location of Llano Grande, Texas
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,952 |
| • Density | 1,740/sq mi (656/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-43150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852731 |
Llano Grande is a small community in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Its name comes from the Spanish words meaning "Big Plain." It is not a city, but a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city.
In 2020, about 2,952 people lived in Llano Grande. It is part of a larger group of towns and cities known as the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes several nearby cities and their surrounding communities.
A place called Llano Grande State Park is close by. It is a popular spot for people who enjoy watching birds. Some stories say that ghosts of important figures from Texas history have been seen there.
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Where is Llano Grande?
Llano Grande is located in southern Texas. Its exact location is 26°7′49″N 97°58′7″W / 26.13028°N 97.96861°W. This means it is 26 degrees, 7 minutes, 49 seconds North and 97 degrees, 58 minutes, 7 seconds West.
The community covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,333 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,008 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,952 | −1.9% | |
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Llano Grande was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000. Since then, its population has changed a bit.
In 2000, there were 3,333 people living in Llano Grande. There were 907 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households were families.
Many homes in Llano Grande had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The community is home to people from many different backgrounds. A large number of residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Llano Grande in 2000 was 28 years old. This means half the people were younger than 28, and half were older. About 35% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Llano Grande
Students in Llano Grande attend schools that are part of the Weslaco Independent School District.
The local elementary school is Dr. R. E. Margo Elementary School. For middle school, students go to Dr. Armando Cuellar Middle School. High school students attend Weslaco East High School.
There are also special schools called magnet schools operated by the South Texas Independent School District. These schools offer unique programs and are open to students from the community.
Images for kids
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A-MUZ-U Theatre in 1916.
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See also
In Spanish: Llano Grande (Texas) para niños
