Rio Bravo, Texas facts for kids
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Rio Bravo
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Webb |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor |
| Area | |
| • City | 0.67 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) 1.4% |
| • Metro | 161.76 sq mi (418.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 4,450 |
| • Density | 6,640/sq mi (2,587/km2) |
| • Metro | 636,516 |
| • Metro density | 3,934.94/sq mi (1,519.276/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| Zip Code |
78046
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| Area code(s) | +1-956 |
| FIPS code | 48-62138 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388239 |
| Nearby Airports: Laredo: Laredo International Airport KLRD LRD Nuevo Laredo: Quetzalcoatl International Airport MMNL NLD |
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Rio Bravo is a city in Webb County, Texas, in the United States. It is about 16 miles (26 km) south of Laredo. The city sits on the banks of the Rio Grande river. In Spanish, "Rio Bravo" means "Brave River."
The city was started in 1982 by Cecil McDonald. He was a property developer. He also helped create the nearby city of El Cenizo. Rio Bravo officially became a city in 1989. In 2020, about 4,450 people lived there.
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Where is Rio Bravo?
Rio Bravo is located at 27°21′53″N 99°28′46″W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 1.45%, is covered by water.
How Many People Live in Rio Bravo?
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People in 2020
In 2020, the city had 4,450 people. There were 1,141 households and 797 families living in Rio Bravo.
Most people in Rio Bravo are of Hispanic or Latino background. They made up about 98% of the population in 2020. A small number of people were White, Black, Asian, or Mixed/Multi-Racial.
People in 2013
In 2013, about 4,852 people lived in Rio Bravo. There were 1,204 households. About 70% of households had children under 18. Most families were married couples living together.
The average household had about 4.6 people. The average family had about 4.8 people. The median age in the city was 20 years old. This means half the people were younger than 20 and half were older.
Schools in Rio Bravo
The United Independent School District serves Rio Bravo.
Students in Rio Bravo go to these schools:
- Juarez-Lincoln Elementary School
- Salvador Garcia Middle School (in Laredo)
- Lyndon B. Johnson High School (in Laredo)
Salvador Garcia Middle School is very close to the city. The land for the former United D.D. Hachar Elementary School was given in 1989. The old Juarez-Lincoln Elementary, which opened in 1993, is now used as Step Academy.
For college, students in Webb County can attend Laredo Community College.
See also
In Spanish: Río Bravo (Texas) para niños
