Natalia, Texas facts for kids
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Natalia, Texas
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SH 132 in Natalia, June 2016
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Location within Medina County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Medina |
| Founded | 1912 |
| Incorporated | 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.393 sq mi (3.608 km2) |
| • Land | 1.391 sq mi (3.602 km2) |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.004 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,202 |
| • Estimate
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1,307 |
| • Density | 940/sq mi (362.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
78059
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-50400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411215 |
Natalia is a small city in Medina County, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1912. The city was named after Natalie Pearson Nicholson. She was the daughter of Frederick Stark Pearson, who designed and built the Medina Dam.
In 2020, about 1,202 people lived in Natalia. It is part of the larger San Antonio metropolitan area. This means it is close to the big city of San Antonio.
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Where is Natalia Located?
Natalia is located in Medina County, Texas. It is about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southwest of downtown San Antonio. The city covers a total area of about 1.39 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Natalia is easy to reach by road. It is located on State Highway 132. It is also very close to Interstate 35, a major highway.
What is Natalia's Climate Like?
Natalia has a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps.
How Many People Live in Natalia?
Natalia has seen its population change over the years. Here is a quick look at how the number of people living there has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,154 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,296 | 12.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,264 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,216 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,663 | 36.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,431 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,202 | −16.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,307 | −8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Who Lives in Natalia?
According to the 2020 census, there were 1,202 people living in Natalia. There were 416 households and 298 families. Most of the people living in Natalia are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Natalia
Students in Natalia attend schools run by the Natalia Independent School District. This district provides public education for the children in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Natalia (Texas) para niños
