San Isidro, Texas facts for kids
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San Isidro, Texas
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Location of San Isidro, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.1 sq mi (8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.1 sq mi (8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 187 |
| • Density | 60.3/sq mi (23.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78588, 78536
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-65432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1346363 |
San Isidro is a small community in Starr County, Texas, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 187 people lived there.
The town gets its name from St. Isidore the Laborer, who is known as the patron saint of farmers. This makes sense because the area is likely connected to farming. You can also find a very large Southwestern Barrel Cactus just east of town, which is said to be the biggest in all of Texas!
Where is San Isidro?
San Isidro is located in southern Texas. Its exact coordinates are 26.718830 degrees north and -98.444126 degrees west.
The total area of San Isidro is about 3.1 square miles (8.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in San Isidro has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 270 people.
- By 2010, the population dropped slightly to 240 people.
- In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 187 people.
Most of the people living in San Isidro are of Hispanic or Latino background. In 2020, about 94% of the residents were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in San Isidro
Students in San Isidro attend schools that are part of the San Isidro Independent School District. The community is also home to the San Isidro High School, whose sports teams are known as the Tigers.
See also
In Spanish: San Isidro (Texas) para niños
