Alton, Texas

Alton is a city in the U.S. state of Texas.

Location of Alton in Hidalgo County and Texas
Location of Alton in Hidalgo County and Texas
Coordinates: 26°17′4″N 98°18′21″W / 26.28444°N 98.30583°W / 26.28444; -98.30583Coordinates: 26°17′4″N 98°18′21″W / 26.28444°N 98.30583°W / 26.28444; -98.30583
Country United States of America
State Texas
CountyHidalgo
Incorporated1978[1]
Area
 • Total7.31 sq mi (18.94 km2)
 • Land7.31 sq mi (18.93 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
161 ft (49 m)
Population
 • Total18,198
 • Density2,489.8/sq mi (961.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78573
FIPS code48-02212[4]
GNIS feature ID1329468[5]
Websitewww.alton-tx.gov

References

  1. "Government – City of Alton".
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  3. "QuickFacts: Alton city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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