Zapata, Texas
Zapata is a census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Zapata County.[3]
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| Coordinates: 26°54′22″N 99°16′12″W / 26.90611°N 99.27000°WCoordinates: 26°54′22″N 99°16′12″W / 26.90611°N 99.27000°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Zapata |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.6 sq mi (25 km2) |
| • Land | 7.6 sq mi (20 km2) |
| • Water | 2.0 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,383 |
| • Density | 560.7/sq mi (216.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 78076 |
| FIPS code | 48-80716[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1350720[2] |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km2), of which 7.6 square miles (20 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) is water.[4]
Climate
Zapata has a hot semi-arid (Köppen: BSh) climate with hot summers and milder winters. Official record temperatures range from 13 °F (−11 °C) on January 4, 1911, to 116 °F (47 °C) on June 16, 1998.
Precipitation averages 19.8 in (500 mm) annually, with higher amounts typically occurring from May to October. Snowfall is rare but has occurred, with 1.0 in (2.5 cm) on Christmas Day in 2004. Zapata is sometimes the hottest location in the United States.[5]
Demographics
Zapata first appeared as an unincorporated community in the 1950 U.S. Census;[6] and then as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.[7]
Zapata, Texas Media
The Olga V. Figueroa Zapata County Public Library
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References
- ↑ U.S. Census websiteUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ US Board on Geographic Names (2007-10-25)United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Find a CountyNational Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas. US Census. Retrieved 9 January 2017.
- ↑ National High and Low Temperature for 02/04/2021. Weather Prediction Center. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ 1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas. United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ 1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas. United States Census Bureau.
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