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Natalia, Texas
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Natalia, Texas
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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 | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,202 |
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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 | 1363602 |
Natalia is a city in Medina County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,202 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1912 and was named after Natalie Pearson Nicholson, daughter of Frederick Stark Pearson, engineer, designer and builder of the Medina Dam.
Natalia is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Natalia is located at 29°11′19″N 98°51′29″W / 29.18861°N 98.85806°W (29.188744, –98.857931). This is about 30 mi (48 km) southwest of Downtown San Antonio in Medina County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.391 square miles (3.60 km2), is land and 0.002 square miles (0.01 km2), is water.
Natalia is located on State Highway 132 and is adjacent to Interstate 35.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 142 | 11.81% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 6 | 0.5% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.25% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.25% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.17% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 12 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,034 | 86.02% |
| Total | 1,202 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,202 people, 416 households, and 298 families residing in the city. There were 499 housing units.
Education
Natalia is served by the Natalia Independent School District.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Natalia has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Natalia (Texas) para niños
