La Puerta
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas

La Puerta is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Starr County, Texas, with 638 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garza-Salinas II, 0.7 miles NW.
- 638residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 2,020 / sq mipopulation density
- 78547ZIP code
About La Puerta
La Puerta is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 638 at the 2020 census, an increase from the figure of 632 tabulated in 2010 census.
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La Puerta had 638 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 638 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,020 per sq mi (780 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Puerta at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Starr County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 638 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.3468° N, 98.7506° W |
| ZIP code | 78547 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4841458 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Puerta
- Garza-Salinas II0.7 mi NW
- El Refugio0.7 mi SW
- B and E0.7 mi N
- Camargito0.7 mi E
- Amada Acres0.7 mi E
- Chaparrito1.0 mi SE
- El Chaparral1.1 mi W
- Santa Cruz1.2 mi NW
- Santa Rosa1.2 mi W
- La Casita1.2 mi SE
- Las Lomas1.9 mi NW
- Olivia Lopez de Gutierrez2.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about La Puerta
What county is La Puerta in?
La Puerta is in Starr County, Texas.
What is the population of La Puerta, TX?
638 people lived in La Puerta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Puerta, TX?
The ZIP code of La Puerta is 78547.
What is the elevation of La Puerta?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Puerta?
Garza-Salinas II (0.7 mi), El Refugio (0.7 mi), B and E (0.7 mi), Camargito (0.7 mi), Amada Acres (0.7 mi).
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