Rio Frio, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rio Frio
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 Rio Frio
Location in Texas
Rio Frio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Real |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
78879
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| GNIS feature ID | 1345243 |
Rio Frio is a small place in Texas, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, the county it's in, Real County, helps manage it.
Location and Name
Rio Frio is found in the southeastern part of Real County, Texas. It sits near U.S. Route 83. The community is located south of Leakey, which is the "county seat." A county seat is the main town where the county's government offices are located.
The community is named after the Frio River. The word "Frio" means "cold" in Spanish. This river flows right through the area. Rio Frio is about 1,483 feet (452 meters) above sea level.
Post Office and ZIP Code
Even though Rio Frio is a small community, it has its own post office. This post office helps send and receive mail for the people living there. It uses the ZIP code 78879. A ZIP code is a special number used by the postal service. It helps them sort mail quickly and make sure it gets to the right place.
