Lometa, Texas facts for kids
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Lometa, Texas
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Location of Lometa, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lampasas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
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| • Total | 753 |
| • Density | 896/sq mi (347.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76853
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-43516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410858 |
Lometa (pronounced loh-MEE-tuh) is a small city in Lampasas County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 753 people lived there. It is part of the larger Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood area.
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About Lometa's Location
Lometa covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Lometa's Climate
The weather in Lometa is usually hot and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Lometa's History
The name Lometa comes from the Spanish word "Lomita," which means "Little hill." This name was chosen because of the area's landscape.
Lometa was officially planned out on May 17, 1886. It was set up as a stop for the railroad. Before this, people lived in a nearby stagecoach stop called Senterfitt. The town was quickly moved from Senterfitt to the new railroad spot. At first, the town was called Montvale, but the name was changed to Lometa in 1886 when they applied for a post office.
By 1890, about 150 people lived in Lometa. Just four years later, the town got its very first newspaper. By 1900, there were three different weekly newspapers being published in Lometa.
Fun Events in Lometa
Lometa hosts several fun events each year. In the spring, there is the Diamondback Jubilee. There is also an annual livestock show where people can see farm animals. In the summer, Lometa holds a junior rodeo, which is a popular event for young cowboys and cowgirls.
Lometa has one traffic light in the middle of town. This was added in 2003, replacing a four-way stop sign. On the edge of town, there is a city park. This park has places for camping and a special arena for rodeos.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 995 | — | |
| 1930 | 865 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 915 | 5.8% | |
| 1950 | 951 | 3.9% | |
| 1960 | 817 | −14.1% | |
| 1970 | 633 | −22.5% | |
| 1980 | 666 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 625 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 782 | 25.1% | |
| 2010 | 856 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 753 | −12.0% | |
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In 2020, the population of Lometa was 753 people. There were 154 households and 100 families living in the city.
Getting Around Lometa
Lometa is connected by two main highways: U.S. Route 183 and U.S. Route 190.
Two railroads also pass through Lometa. These are the BNSF Railway and the Heart of Texas Railroad. The BNSF Railway used to be known as the Santa Fe Railway. The Heart of Texas Railroad was also once part of the Santa Fe Railway, connecting to Brady, Texas. Until 1968, Lometa was a stop for the Santa Fe passenger train called the California Special. This train traveled from Clovis, New Mexico to Houston.
Education in Lometa
Lometa has one main school building that teaches students from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. This school is part of the Lometa Independent School District. The school's mascot is the fighting hornet, and their school colors are maroon and gold.
See also
In Spanish: Lometa (Texas) para niños
