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Loop, Texas
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 Loop, Texas
Location in Texas
Loop, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Gaines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
| • Land | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,257 ft (993 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 63.3/sq mi (24.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79342
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-43948 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586954 |
Loop is a small community located in Gaines County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it doesn't have its own official city government. In 2010, about 225 people lived in Loop.
The community got its name from a unique story. The first postmaster, who was in charge of the mail, named it after the "loop" of his lasso.
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Geography of Loop
Loop is found in the northeastern part of Gaines County. A main road, Texas State Highway 83, runs through the community. This highway can take you about 9 miles (14 km) west to Seagraves or about 17 miles (27 km) east to Welch.
The county seat, Seminole, is located about 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Loop by road. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Loop CDP covers an area of about 3.5 square miles (9.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population in Loop
In 2010, the population of Loop was 225 people. This number comes from the 2010 United States Census, which is a count of all the people living in the country.
Education in Loop
Students in the Loop area attend schools run by the Loop Independent School District. All students, from Kindergarten to the senior year of high school, learn on a single campus.
School Campus Layout
The school campus has a unique design. The primary school students are in a circular building. Middle school and high school students share a long, rectangular hallway.
School Activities
The school is part of the Texas University Interscholastic League. This league organizes academic and athletic competitions for schools across Texas. The school's mascot is the Loop Longhorn. Students can participate in various sports, including Six-man football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and track. The school also has a marching band and a concert band program.
See also
- In Spanish: Loop (Texas) para niños
