New Falcon, Texas facts for kids
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New Falcon, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Zapata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 590/sq mi (234/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78545
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| FIPS code | 48-50924 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852741 |
New Falcon is a small community located in Zapata County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. In 2020, about 117 people lived in New Falcon.
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Geography of New Falcon
New Falcon is found in the southern part of Texas. Its exact location is at 26°38′19″N 99°5′44″W.
Land Area
The community covers a very small area. It is about 0.5 square kilometers (or 0.2 square miles) in total. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Elevation
New Falcon sits at an elevation of about 128 meters (which is 420 feet) above sea level. This tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean.
Population Changes in New Falcon
The number of people living in New Falcon has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census, which counts the population every ten years.
- In 2000, there were 184 people living in New Falcon.
- By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 191 people.
- However, in the 2020 census, the population was 117 people.
Most people living in New Falcon identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in New Falcon
All students living in New Falcon attend schools that are part of the Zapata County Independent School District. This school district serves the entire Zapata County area.
See also
In Spanish: New Falcon para niños
