Ramireno, Texas facts for kids

Ramireno is a small community in Zapata County, Texas, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an officially organized town or city. In 2010, only 35 people lived in Ramireno.

History of Ramireno

How Ramireno Began

The land where Ramireno is located was given to a man named Don José Luis Ramírez. This happened in 1784, and the King of Spain gave him the land. This was part of a big plan by Col. José de Escandón to settle new areas.

Don José Luis Ramírez and his wife, María Bacilia Martínez, moved to this land. They came from a place called Revilla, which is now Guerrero. They crossed the Rio Grande river to start their new home.

The Ramírez Family and Community Growth

Don José Luis Ramírez and María Bacilia Martínez had ten children. Their families and the children's descendants stayed in the area. These families were the first people to form the community of Ramireno. They helped the small settlement grow over time.

Geography of Ramireno

Where is Ramireno Located?

Ramireno is found at coordinates 27°0′46″N 99°22′39″W / 27.01278°N 99.37750°W / 27.01278; -99.37750. It is in Zapata County, Texas. This location helps us find it on a map.

Size of the Area

The entire area of Ramireno is about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). All of this land is dry land; there are no lakes or large rivers within its boundaries.

People of Ramireno

Population Count

The United States government counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census. The census helps us understand how communities are changing. In 2010, the census showed that 35 people lived in Ramireno.

See also

In Spanish: Ramireño para niños