Hidalgo County Map, Texas

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Hidalgo County, Texas

Hidalgo County is down where the Rio Grande meets Texas. It’s part of the Rio Grande Valley, right on the Mexican border. McAllen is the biggest city, but Edinburg is the county seat.
It’s hot here. Really hot. But the winters are mild. Agriculture is huge. Citrus groves are everywhere. The county’s population has exploded in recent years. It’s one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.
Birding is world-class. So is the Tex-Mex food. The culture is a blend of American and Mexican influences. You’ll hear as much Spanish as English here. Hidalgo County is a dynamic place, always changing, always growing.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Hidalgo County |
County Seat | Edinburg |
Population | Approximately 1,060,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, Weslaco, Alamo, Donna, Mercedes |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 2, U.S. Highway 281, State Highway 107 |
FIPS Code | 48-215 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,583 square miles (1,571 sq mi land, 12 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Brooks County (North), Kenedy County (Northeast), Willacy County (East), Cameron County (East), Starr County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
State | Texas |
Coordinates | 26°26’N, 98°12’W |
Etymology | Named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a leader in the Mexican War of Independence |
Major Landmarks | Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Museum of South Texas History, La Plaza Mall |
Website | Hidalgo County Website |
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