Moraida, Texas facts for kids
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Moraida, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 2,300/sq mi (900/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78584
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Moraida is a small community located in Starr County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it doesn't have its own official city government. Moraida was created from parts of another area called North Escobares before the 2010 census. In 2020, about 229 people lived in Moraida.
Where is Moraida?
Moraida is located in southern Texas. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 26.414278 degrees North latitude and -98.976417 degrees West longitude.
Who Lives in Moraida?
This section tells us about the number of people who live in Moraida over time.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 212 | — | |
| 2020 | 229 | 8.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
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Moraida was officially recognized as a census designated place for the first time in the 2010 U.S. Census. It was formed along with several other CDPs, like Escobar I, JF Villarreal, Loma Vista, Pena, and Rivera. These areas were all created from parts of North Escobares that were not made part of the city of Escobares.
Schools in Moraida
The schools in Moraida are part of the Roma Independent School District. Students living in Moraida usually go to Veterans Memorial Elementary School for their early education. For high school, students attend Roma High School, which is the only high school in the district.
See also
In Spanish: Moraida (Texas) para niños
