Plata, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Plata, Texas
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unincorporated community
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 Plata, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Presidio |
| Elevation | 3,790 ft (1,160 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79843
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| Area code | 432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380371 |
Plata is a very small, unincorporated community located in Presidio County, Texas. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Plata is found on Farm to Market Road 169, about 25 miles south of Marfa. Marfa is the main town and county seat of Presidio County. In the year 2000, only 37 people lived in Plata. The name "Plata" is a Spanish word that means "silver."
Education in Plata
Students who live in Plata attend schools that are part of the Marfa Independent School District. This means they go to school in the nearby town of Marfa.
Plata's Climate
Plata experiences a lot of sunshine throughout the year. It has a desert climate, which means it's typically very dry and warm. This type of climate is classified as BWh by the Köppen Climate Classification system.
