Los Indios, Texas facts for kids
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Los Indios, Texas
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Location of Los Indios, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
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| • Total | 1,008 |
| • Density | 565.33/sq mi (218.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78567
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-44128 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1374728 |
Los Indios is a small town in Cameron County, Texas. It is located right on the border of the United States and Mexico. In 2020, about 1,000 people lived there.
A special bridge, called the Free Trade International Bridge, connects Los Indios to Matamoros, a city in Mexico. This bridge helps people and goods move between the two countries.
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History of Los Indios
Los Indios probably got its name from an old Spanish ranch. The town started around 1913. This was when a railway, the San Benito and Rio Grande Valley Railway, was built through the area. The railway helped the town grow and connect with other places.
Geography of Los Indios
Los Indios is located in southern Texas. It is very close to the Rio Grande river, which forms the border with Mexico. The town covers a total area of about 4.88 square kilometers (or 1.88 square miles). Almost all of this area is land.
Population and People
Los Indios is a small community. The number of people living in the town has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2000, there were 1,149 people.
- In 2010, the population was 1,083.
- In 2020, about 1,008 people lived in Los Indios.
Most people in Los Indios are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 95% of the town's population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Los Indios
Students in Los Indios attend schools that are part of the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides public education for the community.
There are also special schools called magnet schools. These schools are run by the South Texas Independent School District. They offer unique learning programs for students in the area, including those from Los Indios.
See also
In Spanish: Los Indios (Texas) para niños
